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6. Battery Installation
To install batteries in the Laser Distance Meter:
1. Unlock the battery cover located at the bottom of
the back of the instrument by lifting the metal
bar up and over by 180°.
2. Remove the battery cover by sliding the cover
towards the bottom of the instrument, as indicat-
ed by the arrows, and lifting the cover up.
3. Insert 2 “AAA” batteries into the battery compart-
ment according to the polarity illustrated inside.
4. Replace the battery cover.
5. Lock the battery cover by replacing the metal bar until it is lying flush
with the battery cover.
Current Battery Status
To check the current battery life, press and hold both the and
buttons simultaneously for one second. The battery icon will display
for approximately 10 seconds.
When the batteries are low, the battery icon will automatically display.
Battery has 100% power
Battery has approximately 60% power
Battery has approximately 25% power
Battery has approximately 5% power,
and new batteries are needed
Unlocked Battery Cover
Locked Battery Cover
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