Preparing Your Multimeter; Check The Shipment; Install The Batteries - Keysight Technologies U1273A User Manual

Preparing Your Multimeter

Check the shipment

When you receive your multimeter, check the shipment according to the following
procedure.
1 Inspect the shipping container for damage. Signs of damage may include a
2 Carefully remove the contents from the shipping container, and verify that the
3 For any question or problems, refer to the Keysight contact numbers on the

Install the batteries

Your multimeter is powered by four 1.5 V AAA batteries (included with the
shipment). When you receive your multimeter, the AAA batteries are not installed.
Use the following procedure to install the batteries.
Before you proceed with the batteries installation, remove all cable
CAUTION
connections to the terminals and ensure that the rotary switch is at the
OFF position. Use only the battery type specified in the datasheet at
http://literature.cdn.keysight.com/litweb/pdf.
1 Open the battery cover. Lift the tilt stand, loosen the screws with a suitable
2 Insert the battery. Observe the proper battery polarity. The terminal ends of
3 Close the battery cover. Place the battery cover back in its original position
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dented or torn shipping container or cushioning material that indicates signs
of unusual stress or compacting. Save the packaging material in case the
multimeter needs to be returned.
standard accessories and your ordered options are included in the shipment
according to the standard shipped items list found in the printed copy of the
U1273A/U1273AX Quick Start Guide.
back of this manual.
Phillips screwdriver, and remove the battery cover as shown in
each battery are indicated inside the battery compartment.
and tighten the screws.
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Figure 1-1.
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