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measure desired distance. The letters 'trc' (tracking) will flash on
the LCD display.
NOTE: When the LDM is in Continuous Distance Measuring
mode, the laser indicator (l) turns on steady.
4. Press the DIST (ON) button (e) once to stop continuous measuring.
Functions
TO ADD OR SUBTRACT MEASUREMENTS
1. Turn the LDM on.
2. Aim the LDM at the desired target.
3. Press the DIST (ON) button (e) once to measure the first distance.
4. Press the + or – button (k, j) to activate the add or subtract
function. The + or – will show in the display.
5. Press the DIST (ON) button again to add or subtract the second
measurement. The calculated results show in the main reading line
(s). The second measurement will show in the additional reading
line (p).
TO SELECT UNITS OF MEASURE
(FIG. 2)
The LDM switches to the next unit of measure each time the button (g)
is pressed.
TO MEASURE AREA
(FIG. 2, 3, 7)
1. Turn the LDM on.
2. Press the area measure button (h). The area icon will display.
3. Aim the LDM at the first desired target, as shown. Press the DIST
(ON) button (e) once to record the first distance.
4. Aim the LDM at the second desired target and press the DIST
(ON) button (e) once to record the second distance.
5. The calculated area is displayed in the main reading line (s). The
second measurement is displayed in the additional reading line (p).
UNITS UNITS
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