[EN]  English - K0460 Prepare the instrument   2-1
Chapter 2: Prepare the instrument
2.1  Introduction
This chapter gives a description of these items:
• the initial checks and procedures
• the available power options
• the battery and related procedures (install and charge)
• the start-up procedures
• the menu structure and options
• the Process and Automation options available for the 
measure and source (   )functions
2.2  Initial checks
Before using the instrument for the first time:
• Make sure that there is no damage to the instrument, and 
that there are no parts missing; see Figure 1-7.
• Remove the plastic film that protects the display.  Use the 
tag (◗ ) in the top right-hand corner.
2.3  Initial procedures
Before using the instrument for the first time, complete these 
procedures:
• Charge the battery (Section 2.5.3). 
• Install the fully-charged battery (Section 2.5.2).  Then refit 
the cover. 
• To make sure that the calibration schedule works correctly, 
set the date and time; see Section 2.8 (Menu sequence). 
2.4  Power supply
This instrument is battery powered: 
Ni-MH battery (Section 2.5): All the instrument functions are 
available with a fully-charged battery.