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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. Also allows the user to offset the
meter by using the displayed value as the zero reference value. Press the ZERO key
momentarily to activate and to exit Zero mode.
