Front-Panel Operation 
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2.  Press the STORE READINGS soft key shown above. 
3.  If not already highlighted, press the INTERNAL MEMORY soft key. 
4.  Press the #SAMPLES soft key. 
5.  To adjust the number of samples, press either <-- or --> to select a digit. 
With the desired digit selected, press the soft key labeled -- to decrement the digit 
or ++ to increment the character. When 2
nd
 Meas is enabled, each primary and 
secondary reading is counted as a sample and appears in a separate line/row in the 
readings file. 
6.  With the desired number of samples set, press the ENTER soft key to return to the 
store readings menu. 
7.  Press the START soft key to initiate measurement storing. The START soft key 
will change to STOP which can be pressed to stop the storage process. When the 
requested number of samples have been stored, the soft key label changes back to 
START. The MEM annunciator in the display also illuminates while readings are 
being stored. 
Note 
For internal storage of readings, the number of readings stored will not 
exceed 9999 readings regardless of the value set for number of samples. 
To store readings in external memory (8846A Only) 
1.  Press M. 
2.  Press the STORE READINGS soft key. 
3.  Press the USB soft key. 
4.  Press the #SAMPLES soft key. 
5.  To adjust the number of samples, press either <-- or --> to select a digit. 
With the chosen digit selected, press the soft key labeled -- to decrement the digit 
or ++ to increment the character. 
6.  With the number of samples set, press the ENTER soft key to return to the Store 
Readings menu. 
7.  Press the START soft key to begin storing measurements. The START soft key will 
change to STOP which can be pressed to stop the storage process. When the 
requested number of samples have been stored, the soft key label changes back to 
START. The MEM annunciator in the display also illuminates while readings are 
being stored.