Step By Step Instructions

1. Make sure the switch on the MedicTag is to the LEFT when holding the MedicTag with the attachment hole upright. The switch makes the unit "Read Only" when positioned to the right and protects the information from accidental changes.

2. Plug the MedicTag into a USB port. Your system should recognize that you have plugged in the MedicTag and display a new icon in the task area at the lower right of your screen. On most systems it will start up automatically otherwise proceed to next step to manually start the program.

3. Click on "My Computer" to show a list of your drives.
(If you do not have a "My Computer" icon on your desktop, click on "Start" then click "My computer")

4. Click on the "red cross" icon to access the MedicTag files.

5. Click the "AutoRun.exe" icon to start the program.

6. From the menu click on "View Emergency Information".

7. Fill in your information as needed.

8. To save your information, click on the "X" at the top right corner of the form to close the form. You will be asked if you would like to save the changes. Click “YES”.

9. To save a copy to your computer (Recommended) click on "File" and then "Save As", in the dialog box that appears, navigate to your desktop and then click on "Save".

10. In the menu click on "Exit".


Removing the MedicTag from your computer depends on your operating system and hardware.

On most system that are "Plug and Play" you can simply unplug the MedicTag. On others you must turn off the device by clicking on the device icon in the task area at the lower right of your screen and follow the instructions.

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