12 Multimeter 
 MEASURING CAPACITANCE 
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MEASURING CAPACITANCE 
First, turn off power to the circuit, and disconnect and discharge the capacitor. 
1.  Insert test leads, and move the slide-switch to [E]. (See Figure 6.) 
2. Press [E]. The capacitance function is selected and µF is displayed. 
3.  Touch the probes to the capacitor. When measuring polarized capacitors, be sure 
to connect the positive to [&] and the negative to COM. Capacitor dielectric 
absorption can cause measurement errors. If more discharge is necessary, the 
meter displays “dISC” while the capacitor is discharging. 
To exit capacitance, press [E] or [g], or move the slide-switch to another position.