1 Introduction
Preparing Your Multimeter
32 U1271A/U1272A User’s Guide
Power-on options
Some options can be selected only while you turn the 
multimeter on. These power- on options are listed in the 
table below. To select a power- on option, press and hold the 
specified key while turning the rotary switch to any other 
position (OFF to ON). Power- on options remain selected 
until the multimeter is turned off.
Table 1-2 Power-on options
Key Description
Check firmware version. The multimeter’s firmware 
version will be shown on the primary display. Press any key 
to exit this mode.
LCD test. All annunciators are displayed in the LCD. Press 
any key to exit this mode.
Smooth is enabled until the multimeter is turned off. To 
permanently enable Smooth, see “Enabling smooth 
mode” on page 148.
Auto Power-Off (APO) is disabled until the multimeter is 
turned off. To permanently disable APO, see “Changing the 
auto power-off and backlight timeouts” on page 138.
Simulates the Auto Power-Off (APO) mode. Press any key 
to turn the multimeter back on and resume normal 
operation.
Backlight test. LCD backlight is activated. Press any key to 
exit this mode.