Operating the 708-DS / 709-DS 4
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From the Instrument Settings screen:
• Press Finish to return to the Menu screen. All values are stored in 
permanent memory.
• Press Next to advance to the next Instrument Settings screen.
Date / Time Allows you to set the current date and time as well as set the desired 
format. Press the date format button to advance the date format to the 
next available format. Date formats are US (MM/DD/YYYY), ISO 
(YYYY/MM/DD) or Metric (DD/MM/YYYY). Time formats are either 
12-hour (2:42:00 PM) or 24-hour (14:42:00).
Align Screen Starts the touchscreen calibration routine. The screen prompts you to 
press three different circles in succession to calculate the calibration. To 
verify calibration, press the 4 circles in the screen corners. Multiple Xs 
normally display in each circle. Touchscreen calibration values are 
stored in permanent memory for further use. If the touchscreen 
calibration was entered inadvertently, do not touch the screen. After a 
5-second delay, the calibration routine aborts and the touchscreen 
calibration is not changed.
LCD Settings Sets the screen brightness and the audio feedback volume. Pressing 
either Up arrow increases the desired value. The corresponding bar 
graph increases to reflect the new setting. Pressing the Down arrow 
decreases the values. 
Table 6 Menu Screen - Instrument Settings Screen 1
Option Function