Larson Davis SoundAdvisor 831C Reference Manual page 88

9.4.1 Changing Batteries and Editing the Battery Type
9.4.2 Setting Auto-Off
SoundAdvisor Model 831C
On your 831C, go to Tools
the Power tab displays.
When changing batteries, the Battery Type must match the type of batteries you're
installing. The 831C can be powered by alkaline, 1.5V lithium, or nickel-metal hydride
(NiMH) batteries.
Do not mix alkaline and NiMH batteries.
CAUTION
Do not mix batteries from different manufacturers.
CAUTION
Do not replace only 1, 2, or 3 batteries. Replace all 4 batteries when installing
CAUTION
fresh cells.
Do not change the batteries without also setting the Battery Type (as shown in
CAUTION
this section). To prevent serious damage, injury, or fire, edit the Battery Type setting each
time you install a different type of battery. When the battery type is set to NiMH, the inter-
nal charger is enabled. This can result in fire or injury with alkaline or lithium batteries.
Step 1.
On your 831C, go to Tools
Step 2.
Press the right softkey
Step 3.
Select the Battery Type that matches the batteries you're installing.
Step 4.
Install 4 new batteries. For details, see 2.2.1 "Using Battery Power" on page 11.
Step 5.
If you've installed NiMH batteries and want to charge them in the meter, enable
the Charging feature.
Enabling Charging for NiMH Batteries
a.
From the Charge drop-down, select On.
b.
Use the included USB cable to connect to a wall outlet. For best results, turn the
meter off while charging.
For more information, see
LEARN MORE
On your 831C, go to Tools
until the Power tab displays.
Auto-Off is the period the instrument stays on with no activity. Any of the following actions
keep the meter on and restart the Auto-Off period:
• Button press
• Running a measurement
• USB communication
• Remote communication
3

System Properties, then press the right softkey (
3

System Properties.
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( until the
)
2.2.1 "Using Battery Power" on page
3
 System Properties, then press the right softkey (
Editing Power Settings
Power tab displays.
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) until
11.
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