[. . . ] Blood pressure readings from a healthy 31 year old male, measured at 5 minute intervals Blood pressure measured in a doctor's office only provides a momentary value. Repeated measurements at home better reflect one's actual blood pressure values under everyday conditions. Moreover, many people have a different blood pressure when they measure at home, because they tend to be more relaxed than when in the doctor's office. Regular blood pressure measurements taken at home can provide your doctor with valuable information on your normal blood pressure values and pulse. [. . . ] Do not measure within 30 minutes after smoking, coffee or tea consumption. Take off wrist watch and jewellery before fitting the appliance on the measuring arm. While taking a measurement, sit down, relax, keep still, especially the hand of the measuring arm, do not move or speak. For a reliable blood pressure measurement, make sure that you hold the appliance at heart level. The position sensor arrows on the display will guide you to hold your arm in the right position at heart level. Move your hand up or down according to the direction of the arrow shown. When you have reached the right measuring position, the display shows a heart symbol and a beep will sound. When the measurement is complete, a beep will sound again, and the reading is displayed: Upper (systolic) value Lower (diastolic) value Pulse Please note: 15 seconds after switching on the appliance, the measuring process will start automatically, even if the appropriate measuring position has not been reached. If at any time, you want to discontinue the measurement, press the I/0 button. Your blood pressure monitor stores the readings of the last 30 measurements. Storing is done automatically without having to press the memory button after a measurement. Recalling stored readings To recall stored readings, first turn the product off, then press the memory button («mem») (B). The number in the upper left corner of the display indicates the memory position (0 being the oldest, 29 the most recent). Repeatedly pressing the memory button will call up one by one all stored readings. By means of the «select» button (D) placed underneath the battery compartment cover, you can de-activate the position sensor (e. Please note: Unless you confirm a modified setting by pressing the I/0 button, the appliance will turn off automatically after 2 minutes without adapting the modified setting. If used according to the use instructions, periodic recalibration is not required. If at any time, you question the measuring accuracy, please contact a Braun Service Centre. Manufacturing date is given by the LOT number on the back of the product. The first number after LOT represents the last digit of the year of manufacture. [. . . ] To obtain service within the guarantee period, hand in or send the complete appliance with your sales receipt to an authorised Braun Customer Service Centre. For UK only: This guarantee in no way affects your rights under statutory law. For a reliable blood pressure measurement, make sure that you hold the appliance at heart level. The position sensor arrows on the display will guide you to hold your arm in the right position at heart level. [. . . ]