Velleman DVM8010 - Manual (Page 5)

DVM8010 Rev. 01
21.01.2010 ©Velleman nv 5
4. Features
• 4 digits LCD
• auto power-off
• comes with: storage box, wristlet, batteries, user manual
• optional telescopic tripod (not incl.): CAMB17
5. Use
Refer to the illustrations on pages 2 and 3 of this manual.
• Remove the sensor cover [1] by releasing the screw at the back of the
device and sliding the cover upwards.
• Press the ON/OFF button to switch the device on. Press and hold ±2s to
switch it off.
• The device powers off automatically after ±20min. To disable auto-power
off, press and hold the Hold/Light button while switching the device on.
The display will show AP OFF. Press the Hold/Light button again to
confirm. To re-enable auto-power off simply switch the device off and on
again.
• Press the Unit button multiple times to scroll through the different
measuring units [F, G]:
• Press the Mode button to display only the highest measured values (see
indicator [E]). Press a second time to display the lowest measured
values. Press again to return to normal measuring mode.
• Press the Hold/Light button shortly to go into hold-mode [A]. The
current measurement remains on the display. Press again shortly to exit
hold-mode and return to normal measuring mode.
• Press and hold the Hold/Light button ±2s to switch on the backlight
[B]. Press and hold again ±2s to switch the backlight off.
• When the battery indicator [H] is shown, replace the batteries (see §8).
• Always place the sensor cover [1] back when the device is not in use.
6. Operation tips
• Do not touch the sensor [2] and keep the sensor away from possible
interfering sources e.g. a fan, heating element, body … Also, do not
expose the sensor to direct (sun)light as this will lead to false readings.
• Consider mounting the device on a tripod (not incl.) for longer and more
stable measurements.
• Make sure the device is at ambient temperature for accurate
measurements.
• Remove the batteries when the device is not used for a long time.