4. Preparing the measurement
Inserting the batteries
• Remove the battery com-
partment lid on the left
side of the device.
• Insert two 1.5 V micro
(alkaline type LR03) bat-
teries.
• Make sure that the batteries are inserted the correct way
round. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Close the battery compartment lid again carefully.
If the battery change symbol
no more measurements are possible and you must replace
all batteries.
After inserting the batteries the full display is shown, after which
is displayed. You can now select either the EU or US display
and set the date and time.
• Empty, completely flat batteries must be disposed of through
specially designated collection boxes, recycling points or
electronics retailers. You are legally required to dispose of
the batteries.
is flashing and
appears,
• The codes below are printed on batteries containing
harmful substances:
Pb = Battery contains lead
Cd = Battery contains cadmium
Hg = Battery contains mercury
Setting the date and time
It is essential to set the date and time. Otherwise, you will not
be able to save your measured values correctly with a date
and time and access them again later. You can select either
24-hour or 12-hour format.
To set the date and time, proceed as follows:
1. After inserting the batteries:
• Following the display check, during which all segments ap-
pear,
flashes on the display.
• Using the M button, you can increase the basic values to
be set. Set the format
pressing the
button.
• The year then flashes. Now set the year using the M button.
Confirm by pressing the
• Now set the month using the M button. Confirm by pressing
the
button.
• Set the day/hour/minute and confirm each by pressing the
button.
20
or
and confirm the entry by
button.