User's Manual

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7.3 Laser distance meter and laser pointer
7.3.1 General
The laser distance meter consists of a laser transmitter and a laser receiver. The laser
distance meter determines the distance to a target by measuring the time it takes for a la-
ser pulse to reach the target and return to the laser receiver. This time is converted to a
distance, which is displayed on the screen.
The laser receiver also works as a laser pointer. When the laser distance meter is on,
you will see a laser dot approximately at the target.
WARNING
Do not look directly into the laser beam. The laser beam can cause eye irritation.
Note
• The laser is enabled by a setting. Select
(Settings) > Device settings > Lamp & la-
ser > Enable lamp & laser.
• The symbol
is displayed on the screen when the laser is on.
• The camera can be configured to automatically measure the distance when an image
is saved. Select
(Settings) > Save options & storage > Measure distance. With
the Measure distance setting, the measurement parameter Object distance (see sec-
tion 15.5 Changing the measurement parameters, page 66) is automatically updated
with the measured distance when an image is saved.
• If the target reflection is low or if the target is angled from the laser beam, there may
be no return signal, and the distance cannot be measured.
• The laser distance meter may not be enabled in all markets.
7.3.2 Laser transmitter and receiver
1. Laser transmitter.
2. Laser receiver.
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