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AUTO POWER OFF
To extend the battery life, the meter will enter the sleep mode after
30 minutes of continuous use. Turn the function switch to the OFF
position to shut the meter OFF and then to the needed function to
resume operation.
AUTO/MANUAL RANGING
The meter turns on in Autoranging mode. Press the
RANGE
button
to enter manual ranging. Each press of the range button will step
to the next range as indicated by the units and decimal point
location. Press and hold the
RANGE
button for two seconds to
return to Autoranging mode.
Note
: Manual ranging does not function in AC Current or Diode
and Continuity check functions. In Temperature function, it will
change the resolution from 0.1° to 1°.
DATA HOLD
To freeze the LCD meter reading, press the
HOLD
button. While
data hold is active, the
HOLD
display icon appears on the LCD.
Press the HOLD button again to return to normal operation.
BACKLIGHT
Press and hold the
HOLD
button for >2 seconds to turn the
backlight on/off.
Note:
The HOLD feature will activate when the backlight is turned
on. Press the HOLD button again to exit the Hold feature.
ZERO BUTTON
Zeros Capacitance and DC Current measurements. It also allows
you to make measurements relative to a stored reference value. A
reference voltage, current, etc. can be stored and measurements
can be made in comparison to that value. The displayed value is
the difference between the reference and measured value.
1. Perform any measurement as described in this manual.
2. Press the ZERO button to store the displayed reading (the ZERO
indicator will appear on the display).
3. The display will now indicate the difference between the stored value
and the measured value.
4. Press the ZERO button to return to normal operation
