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Table of Contents 
 Title  Page 
Introduction ....................................................................................................................   1 
Contacting Fluke ............................................................................................................    2 
Safety Information ..........................................................................................................   2 
Unpack List ....................................................................................................................   5 
Accessories ...................................................................................................................  5 
Hazardous Voltage ........................................................................................................   6 
Test Lead Alert ..............................................................................................................  6 
Battery Saver (Sleep Mode) ..........................................................................................   6 
Rotary Switch Positions .................................................................................................   7 
Buttons ..........................................................................................................................   9 
Display ...........................................................................................................................   11 
Input Terminals ..............................................................................................................   14 
Power-Up Options .........................................................................................................   15 
AutoHold Mode ..............................................................................................................   16 
MIN MAX AVG Recording Mode....................................................................................   16 
Manual Ranging and Auto Ranging ...............................................................................    17 
AC Zero Input Behavior of True RMS Meters ................................................................   17 
VFD Low-Pass Filter (all 1587 Models) .........................................................................   17