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12.1 Turning the multimeter on and off
1. Turn the control dial to select the desired mode.
Æ
The optical measuring range is automatically
selected (except in current mode).
Æ
When measuring a current, always start with
the largest measurement range, and then
switch to a smaller range if necessary.
Æ
Always disconnect the test leads from the mul-
timeter before switching to another mode.
2. To turn the multimeter off, move the control dial to
the
OFF
position.
Æ
Always turn the multimeter off when it is not
in use.
3. Before storing the multimeter, insert the test leads
into the high-impedance terminals (
COM
and
). This helps to prevent errors when making
subsequent measurements.
The battery must be inserted before you can use the multimeter. See
“Cleaning and maintenance” for instructions on how to change/replace
the battery.
