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Operation
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We recommend that measurements are initiated using the
key when using the device on a tripod in order to prevent loss of
sharpness.
The settings are reset when the device is switched off.
Reset - returning the instrument to the factory
settings (
)
The instrument has a Reset function. If you select the menu function Reset
and confirm, the device returns to the factory settings and stack and
memory are deleted.
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All customised settings and stored values are also lost.
Offset (
)
An offset adds or subtracts a specified value automatically to or from all
measurements. This function allows tolerances to be taken into account
(e.g. unfinished dimensions compared with finished dimensions). If you
selected the Offset function in the menu, you can now adjust the value
using the
or the
key. Pressing the key for longer increases the
rate of change of the values. When you reach the desired offset value,
confirm it with the
key. The display shows the appropriate symbol
or
for as long as the offset value is set.
Beep (
)
You can switch the beep on or off.
Long range Mode (
)
Unfavourable conditions (strong sunlight or a very weak reflective target
surface) may reduce the range of the device, in spite of this the long range
mode allows you to take measurements over longer distances. The use of
a tripod and measurement initiation by pressing the
key are recom-
mended when measurements over 30m are made over longer time periods
in these conditions. (For details see Technical specifications)
)
The settings are reset when the device is switched off.
Level in status field (
)
The Level (in °) in status field can be switched on or off.
Display illumination (
)
The brightness of the display has six levels of adjustment. Step 6 is the
brightest and step 1 is the darkest setting.
Operation
Switching on and off
Switches on the instrument and laser. The display shows the
battery symbol until the next button is pressed.
Pressing this button for longer switches the instrument off.
The instrument switches off automatically after six minutes of
inactivity.
CLEAR button
The last action is cancelled. While making area or volume measure-
ments, each single measurement can be deleted and remeasured in series.
Reference setting
The default reference setting is from the rear of the instrument.
