User Manual

5 Operation
Note
Before operating the device, you must read, understand, and follow all in-
structions, dangers, warnings, cautions, and notes.
Note
When the meter is not in use, the function switch should be set to the
position.
Note
When connecting the probe leads to the device under test, connect the nega-
tive lead before connecting the positive lead. When removing the probe
leads, remove the positive lead before removing the negative lead.
5.1 Powering the meter
1. Set the function switch to any position to switch on the meter.
2. If the battery indicator
shows that the battery voltage is low or if the me-
ter does not power on, replace the battery. See section 6.2 Battery replace-
ment, page 25.
5.1.1 Auto power off
The meter enters sleep mode after 30 minutes of inactivity. The meter beeps
three times 15 seconds before powering off. Press any button or turn the function
switch to prevent the meter from powering off. The auto power off time-out is then
reset.
5.2 Auto/Manual select mode
In Auto select mode, the meter attempts to automatically select the proper oper-
ating mode (e.g., AC, DC, or AC+DC measurement) based on the input signal. In
Manual select mode, the desired operating mode is selected manually.
Auto select mode is the default mode of operation. When a new function is se-
lected with the function switch, the starting mode is Auto select and the
indi-
cator is displayed.
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