GE MFE DMS 2

3. Setting Up the DMS 2
DMS 2 Operating Manual Page 53
Screen Setup for Left-Handed and Right-Handed Users
(OPER-HAND)
Step 1: Activate the OPER Submenu (if it’s not already
activated) by selecting it with
or so that it’s high-
lighted. Five selections will appear across the bottom of the
display screen.
Step 2: Press below the selection titled HAND. You’ll
note that the following options are available:
• RIGHT—Displays most menus as shown in this manual.
• LEFT—Reverses the order of most menus for left-handed
users. (Those who hold the instrument in their right
hand.)
Step 3: The default selection is a right-handed orientation.
Step 4: The orientation will be set to the selection last
displayed.
Specifying the Battery Type (OPER-BATT)
It’s important that the BATT setting match the type of battery
installed, because this setting determines the expected
battery life.
Step 1: Activate the OPER Submenu (if it’s not already
activated) by selecting it with
or so that it’s high-
lighted. Five selections will appear across the bottom of the
display screen.
Step 2: Press below the selection titled BATT. You’ll
note that the following options are available:
• ALKALINE—Default setting
• NICAD—Rechargeable batteries
• NiMH—Rechargeable batteries
Step 3: To achieve the correct battery life indication, it’s
important that the correct battery type is indicated.
Step 4: The battery type will be set to the selection last
displayed.
Setting the Power Down Period (OPER-PWRDWN)
Step 1: Activate the OPER Submenu (if it’s not already
activated) by selecting it
or so that it’s highlighted.
Five selections will appear across the bottom of the display
screen.