Detecto SONARIS Owner's Manual page 8

Battery Installation/Replacement
To install or remove the batteries, the following steps should be followed:
1. Make sure the AC power adapter is unplugged.
2. Turn the unit on its side.
3. Locate the rectangular panel on the unit base.
4. To install or replace the batteries, first remove the battery holder cover by pushing in on
the tab and lifting up. Refer to Figure No. 1.
5. If installing new batteries, proceed to step 6. If replacing the batteries, remove all 6
batteries from the battery holder and then proceed to step 6.
6. Install the six new "AA" size batteries in the holder, noting the polarity markings located
in the battery holder. Refer to Figure No. 2.
7. After placing all six batteries in the holder, replace the battery holder cover on the unit
base and turn the unit upright.
Push in and
lift here
Figure No. 1
8. Press the
9. If the unit turns on, batteries have been installed correctly. If not, remove the battery
holder cover and check for one or more improperly positioned batteries.
10. The SONARIS is now ready for operation.
This SONARIS is equipped with a battery saver feature that helps prolong battery life by
turning off the backlight while measuring a height and turning the unit off when not in use.
If the SONARIS is battery powered, the following power saving features will be implemented:
 The backlight will turn itself off until a height is measured and locked. After the height is
locked the backlight will stay on for eight seconds.
 The SONARIS will shut-off five minutes after the last locked height measurement.
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Figure No. 2
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