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Contents 
1Quick Start13
Basic Multimeter Operations 14
Preparing the Multimeter for Use 14
Using the Front Panel (34410A/11A) 15
Front-Panel Keys 15
Front-Panel Display Shortcuts  16
Making Basic Measurements (34410A/11A) 17
To Measure DC Voltage   18
To Measure AC Voltage   18
To Measure DC Current   19
To Measure AC Current   19
To Make a 2-Wire Resistance Measurement   20
To Make a 4-wire Resistance Measurement   20
To Measure Frequency   21
To Measure Period   21
To Measure Capacitance   22
To Make a 2-Wire Temperature Measurement   23
To Make a 4-Wire Temperature Measurement   23
To Test Continuity   24
To Check Diodes   24
Other Basics of Operation 25
If the Multimeter Does Not Turn On 25
To Replace the Power-Line Fuse (34410A/11A) 26
To Adjust the Carrying Handle 27
To Rack Mount the Multimeter (34410A/11A) 28
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