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Check the shipment for transport damage and completeness (see Package
Contents).
NOTICE!
Do not operate the device when one of the following conditions applies:
• the device shows visible damage
• the device fails to perform the intended function
• prolonged storage at temperatures above +70 °C / +158 °F
• severe transport stresses
In this case, a professional routine test must be performed.
This test should be carried out at our factory.
Inserting the Batteries
A special lithium-ion battery (ZU 0925) suited to the battery compartment is avail-
able for the Portavo 908. Only this battery type can be charged directly from the USB
port.
A battery icon in the display indicates the battery power level:
Icon fully filled
Icon partially filled
Icon empty
Icon blinks
With four AA batteries, the Portavo has an
operating time of up to 500 h when oper-
ated in logger mode (see page 37).
Open the battery compartment on the
rear of the device. Be sure to observe the
correct polarity when inserting the batter-
ies (see markings in the battery chamber).
Close the battery compartment cover and
screw it handtight.
Batteries at full capacity
Battery capacity is sufficient
Battery capacity not sufficient;
calibration is possible, no logging
Only a few operating hours remaining,
measurement is still possible
NOTICE! It is absolutely necessary to replace
the batteries.
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