12 Multimeter 
  VCHEK AND HOW TO USE IT 
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VCHEK AND HOW TO USE IT 
i is a subset of the continuity/ohms function. In i, the meter is designed to 
automatically display an ac or dc voltage when the meter detects a voltage greater in 
magnitude than about 4.5 V and the meter is not in the manual range mode. THIS 
WILL NOT HARM THE METER. i is always enabled (and k is displayed) when 
the meter is in the continuity/ohms function unless the meter is in one of the following: 
•  The manual range mode (i.e., Z is displayed) 
•  The MIN MAX mode (i.e., j is displayed) 
•  The capacitance function (i.e., µF is displayed) 
WWarning 
Repetitive transients on a dc bus will cause i to select ac volts, even 
though a hazardous dc voltage may be present. To avoid a misleading display 
and possible electric shock, manually select the proper volts function for 
measurements on these circuits. 
In i, the meter has a low input impedance (~2 ke). When a voltage is displayed, 
LoZ is also displayed to remind you of this, and the beeper momentarily sounds a 
i Alert™. To disable the i Alert in the ohms function, press and hold down 
[g] while turning the meter on.