Use of the BenthoTorch
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Charging the BenthoTorch with the powersupply
• Connect the small end of the cable to the box of the “connecting cable” of the BenthoTorch.
• Connect the power supply to the mains.
The BenthoTorch will start up and show the charging process by moving bars in the battery symbol.
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When the internal battery is charged completely, the battery symbol will be completely filled and it will stop
moving.
Starting the BenthoTorch
The BenthoTorch is equipped with a position sensor. To switch it on, turn the BenthoTorch upside down and
back again in one quick movement.
The BenthoTorch then switches on. Please confirm the start of the instrument by touching the corresponding left
key. Do not touch any key during the turning procedure.
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The confirmation is done in order to avoid unwanted starts, for example during transport.
After confirmation, a start-up message with the current time and the status of the internal battery appears:
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Press the right key to enter the main menu.
Automatic Power-Down
If the BenthoTorch is being used without a power supply, it switches off automatically after 5 minutes without any
operation. It then has to be re-started as described above.