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Table of Contents 
 Title  Page 
Introduction ....................................................................................................................   1 
Contacting Fluke ............................................................................................................    2
Safety Information ..........................................................................................................   2
Unpack List ....................................................................................................................   3
Accessories ...................................................................................................................  3
Hazardous Voltage ........................................................................................................   4
Test Lead Alert ..............................................................................................................  4
Battery Saver (Sleep Mode) ..........................................................................................   4
Rotary Switch Positions .................................................................................................   5
Buttons ..........................................................................................................................   7
Display ...........................................................................................................................   9
Input Terminals ..............................................................................................................  12
Power-Up Options .........................................................................................................   13
AutoHold Mode ..............................................................................................................   14
MIN MAX AVG Recording Mode....................................................................................   14
Manual Ranging and Auto Ranging ...............................................................................    15
AC Zero Input Behavior of True RMS Meters ................................................................   15
VFD Low-Pass Filter (all 1587 Models) .........................................................................   15
Basic Measurements .....................................................................................................   16
AC and DC Voltage ...................................................................................................   17