Install The Batteries; Turn On The Multimeter - Keysight u1273a Quick Start Manual

U1273A/U1273AX Handheld Digital Multimeter

Install the Batteries

Install the Batteries
Your multimeter is powered by four 1.5 V AAA batteries
(included with the shipment).
1 Turn the rotary switch to OFF and remove
the test leads from the terminals.
2 Lift the tilt stand and loosen the screws
with a suitable Phillips screwdriver.
3 Remove the battery cover and observe the
polarity markings.
4 Insert the batteries and replace the battery cover and screws.

Turn On the Multimeter

To power ON your multimeter, turn the rotary switch from the
OFF position to any other position.
Your multimeter is capable of remote data logging. To use this
NO TE
feature, you will need an IR-USB cable (U1173A, purchased
separately) and the Keysight GUI Data Logger Software (down-
loadable from www.keysight.com/find/hhTechLib).
Auto Dim
By default, the multimeter's Auto Dim function is enabled. The
multimeter's backlight will dim automatically after 90 seconds
of inactivity. Press any button to cancel this effect and reset
the Auto Dim timer.
You may change how the multimeter's backlight behavior
through the Setup menu. Refer to the User's Guide for further
instructions.
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