1. Make sure the switch on the MedicTag is pushed 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 you have plugged in the MedicTag. When it does, it will display a new icon in the task area at the lower right of your screen. Depending on your computer system configuration the MedicTag software menu should be displayed automatically. If it is displayed, go to Step 6. Otherwise proceed to Step 3.

3. Double 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. Double click on the "red cross" icon  to access the MedicTag files.
    
5. Double 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. 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 back up 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" or the “X” in the upper right corner to close.

 Updating Your MedicTag

Don't forget to regularly update your MedicTag with new changes in medications, health conditions, contact information, etc. Be sure to change the date each time you update the MedicTag.