5
GETTING STARTED
Pouch and Lanyards
A neck lanyard and wrist and a small pouch have been provided. To install the lanyard,
feed the thin end of the lanyard around the metal post on the battery door (as shown
in diagram). Feed the thick end of the lanyard through the loop on the thin end. Using
tweezers can help.
Battery Installation
Use only AAA batteries. Install batteries as indicated on the battery door. After installing the batteries, the
Kestrel 4000 will automatically start in the Date and Time Setting mode. (See Date and Time Setup below.)
Custom settings and chart data will be saved during a battery change; only the date/time and MMA values
will be lost.
Turning the Kestrel Meter ON and OFF
To turn the Kestrel Meter ON, press the button. To turn the Kestrel Meter OFF, hold the button for two
seconds. Or, press the button, then press the button with the word OFF highlighted. (Note: your unit
will continue to automatically store data when the power is turned off.) When first turned on, the Kestrel
Meter will display a splash screen displaying the model number, the battery indicator, and the code version.
This battery indicator will indicate the percentage of battery life remaining, which is helpful in preventing
unexpected dead batteries.
Date and Time Setup
The first time that you turn on your Kestrel Meter, as well as after a battery change, you
will need to set the date and time. The Introduction Screen will appear for 3 seconds,
followed by the Date/Time Setup Screen. Press the and buttons to scroll through
the settings. Press the and buttons to scroll through the setting options. After
