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Table 5. Display (cont.) 
Item Symbol  Description 
 
 
 
Display HOLD is enabled. Display 
freezes present reading. 
In MIN MAX AVG mode, MIN MAX 
AVG recording is interrupted. 
AutoHOLD is enabled. Display holds 
present reading until it detects new 
stable input. Then the Product beeps 
and displays the new reading. 
 
 
MAX, MIN, 
AVG 
MIN MAX AVG enabled. 
Maximum, minimum, average or 
present reading. 
 
nμ F, °F, °C 
mVA, Mke, 
kHz 
Measurement units. 
  DC, AC  Direct current, alternating current. 
    Low battery. Replace battery. 
  610000mV  All possible ranges. 
  Bar graph  Analog display. 
Table 5. Display (cont.) 
Item Symbol  Description 
 
Auto Range 
Manual Range 
The Product selects the range with 
the best resolution. 
The user selects the range. 
 
± 
Bar graph polarity. 
    The input out of range. 
   
W 
Test lead alert. Displayed when 
the rotary switch is moved to or 
from the mA or A position.  
Table 6 identifies error messages that can show on the display. 
Table 6. Error Messages 
Error Description 
  Replace the battery immediately. 
 
In the capacitance function, too much electrical charge 
is present on the capacitor being tested. 
 
 
Invalid EEPROM data. Have Product serviced. 
 
 
Invalid calibration data. Calibrate Product. 
  Open thermocouple is detected.