4 Software Menus
The Garnet has a structured menu system, enabling the operator to perform specific tasks and alter the
configuration of the instrument. The menu structure can only be entered before the unit is turned on.
To enter the menus, press and hold
, while turning on the unit by pressing
for 2 seconds.
To assist the user in menu navigation, the Garnet makes use of on-screen contextual help icons. These
appear on the LCD alongside the relevant control button (
or
) to remind the operator of their
function. Commonly used icons and an explanation of their meaning are listed below:-
(
)
OK or Enter
(
)
Scroll through option
(
)
Next menu
4.1 Menu/Settings Description
Described below is the complete menu structure for the Garnet, a detailed explanation of each
menu/option can be found in the following few sections of this manual:-
4.1.1 Battery
Displays the remaining battery life, in percentage. When the
battery level falls below 25%, a message is briefly flashed up on
the LCD during normal operation to alert the operator. The
frequency by which the message is displayed is dependent on the remaining battery capacity, i.e.
with 20% charge remaining, the battery level will be displayed every 20 seconds, increasing to 5
seconds when the battery reaches 5%. During this period, the operator should consider charging
the Garnet.
Note that the battery status value is only an
indicator
and not an exact figure. If the Garnet is
charged from flat for only 10 minutes, the indicator may display 100%, however, this will rapidly
deplete if removed from charge.
4.1.2 Cross-level Rezero
See Section 4.2 of this operating manual.
4.1.3 Language
Sets the operating language of the Garnet
4.1.4 Power
In Auto-off mode, the Garnet automatically switches itself off after 10 miniuts, pressing either of
the control buttons will reset the timer. In Manual mode, the Garnet will remain on until the
operator manually switches it off, by pressing the (
+
) buttons.
4.1.5 Backlight
In Auto-off, the backlight can be switched on for 10 seconds, by pressing
. When the backlight,
is set to manual then pressing
will toggle the backlight on and off. Prolonged use of the
backlight will have a detrimental effect on the battery life!
Chapter
Battery!
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