Automatic Power Off; Low Battery Indication; Data Hold - Extech Instruments MA430 User Manual

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Data Hold

To freeze the LCD reading, press the HOLD button. The HOLD icon appears on the LCD. Press the
HOLD button again to return to normal operation.
MAX
Press the MAX button to display and hold the maximum reading. The display will update if a higher
reading is detected. Press the MAX button to exit the mode.
RANGE
(Voltage and Resistance functions)
When the meter is first turned on, it automatically goes into Auto-Ranging. This automatically
selects the best range for the measurements being made and is generally the best mode for most
measurements. For measurement situations requiring that a range be manually selected, perform
the following:
1.
Press the RANGE button and the "AUTO" icon will turn of.
2.
Press the RANGE button to step through the available ranges until the range needed appears.
3.
Press and hold the RANGE button for 2 seconds to exit the Manual-Ranging mode and return
to Auto-Ranging.
MODE
Press the MODE button in the Ω-Diode-Continuity position to select the function to be used.
Backlight
Press and hold the
backlight off or wait approximately 15 seconds for it to turn off automatically.

Automatic Power Off

In order to conserve battery life, the meter will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.
The meter will "beep" before shutting down. To turn the meter on again, change the position of the
function switch.

Low battery indication

When the
icon appears in the display, the battery should be replaced. Refer to the battery
replacement procedure in the maintenance section.
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button for 2 seconds to turn the backlight on. Repeat the press to turn the
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