5
GETTING STARTED
Pouch and Lanyards
Wrist and neck lanyards 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
AAA batteries have a magnetic signature that is strong enough to influence compass readings. In
order to negate the batteries effect, it is important that the Kestrel 4500’s batteries remain in the same
orientation as they were when the unit was calibrated. To accomplish this, the Kestrel 4500 has a flexible
plastic shim that slides in between the two batteries to keep them in place. Insert the batteries in the
orientation indicated on the battery door, then insert the shim between the new batteries with the clear
tab out and folded toward the end of the battery with the positive pole (the “bump”) pointing up. Press
the tab down over the battery with the “bump” through the hole (it will not remain completely flat).
Close the door tightly. When changing the batteries, lift the clear tab folded over the positive pole of
the battery, remove the shim, and then remove the batteries and replace them with new ones.
Please be
careful when changing batteries not to lose the shim!
After installing the batteries, the Kestrel Meter will automatically start in the Date and Time Setting
mode. (See Date and Time Setup.) 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:
