Leica DISTO D510 Frequently Asked Questions Manual page 4

 How do I know if the device is still measuring in the digital Pointfinder mode?
When using the digital Pointfinder in any function, especially in the Long Range (LR) Mode, you will see a
clock icon on the top of the display. The clock stays in the display until the measurement is finished. Please
do not move the device before!
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How can I get one extra year of warranty for the Leica DISTO™ D510?
Our standard warranty of 2 years can be extended by one additional year if you register your device on our
website www.disto.com within eight weeks of the purchase date. If the product is not registered, a two year
warranty applies.
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What does it mean when I attempt a measurement but the unit shows a number on the display versus
my measured value?
This is a message code. The numbers are displayed if a successful measurement could not be performed.
The user itself can correct the measuring situation to achieve a measurement. Below you can find the spread
sheet from the manual with the corrections:
No. Cause
156 Transverse tilt greater than 10°
162 Calibration mistake
204 Calculation error
252 Temperature too high
253 Temperature too low
255 Received signal too weak, measuring
time too long
256 Received signal too high
257 Too much background light
258 Measurement outside of measuring
range
260 Laser beam interrupted
Other error messages not listed here may indicate a problem with the device. In such a case, please take the
following measures:
- Switching the device off and on again
- Insert new batteries (please use quality batteries of known brand)
- RESET the device in the settings. Please note that all data on the device will be deleted. So save the data
in advance if necessary.
- Repeat procedure
- If the message appears during a measurement, select a good target at close range with little ambient light
and repeat the measurement. If a measurement is possible, please check whether the previously
performed measurement is at the edge of the device specification.
If the message also appears repeatedly after these measures, please contact your dealer.
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How can I activate the keypad lock?
To activate the keypad lock, choose in the settings the lock icon and turn the keypad log on. To deactivate the
keypad lock, press ON/DIST key and within 2 sec the plus/minus key.
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Correction
Hold the instrument without any transverse tilt
Make sure, the device is placed on an absolutely
horizontal and flat surface. Repeat the calibration
procedure. If the mistake still occurs, contact your dealer.
Perform measurement again.
Let device cool down.
Warm device up.
Change target surface (e.g. white paper).
Change target surface (e.g. white paper).
Shadow target area.
Correct range.
Repeat measurement.
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