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AUTORANGING/MANUAL RANGE SELECTION
When the meter is first switched on, it automatically enters the Auto-Ranging mode. This
automatically selects the best range for the measurements being made and is generally the best
mode for most measurements. For measurement situations requiring that a range be manually
selected, perform the following:
1. Press the
RANGE
button. The “
AUTO”
display indicator will turn off.
2. Press the
RANGE
key to step through the available ranges until the range desired is selected.
3. Press and hold the
RANGE
button for 2 seconds to exit manual ranging.
Note:
Manual ranging does not apply to the Diode and Continuity functions.
MAX (MAXIMUM READING) MODE
1. Press the
MAX
button to activate the MAX mode. The display icon "
MAX
" will appear. The meter
will display and hold the maximum reading and will update only when a new maximum value is
detected.
2. Press the
MAX
button again to exit the mode.
Note:
Max does not apply to the Resistance, Diode and Continuity functions.
DISPLAY BACKLIGHT
Press and hold the
button for 2 second to turn the backlight on. The backlight will automatically
turn off after approximately 10 seconds or press and hold the button again for 2 seconds to
manually turn it off.
HOLD
The
HOLD
function freezes the reading in the display. Press the
HOLD
button momentarily to
activate or to exit the
HOLD
function.
Note: The HOLD button does not function in the IR measurement mode.
AUTO SLEEP
If no button is pressed the auto sleep feature will place the meter in sleep mode after approximately
15 minutes of operation. If this happens, press any button to wake the meter or switch the meter to
OFF if it no longer in use.