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Using the Backlight
The VA-12 is equipped with a display backlight that enables easy measurement
also in dark locations. To use the backlight, proceed as follows.
Selecting the backlight brightness
1. At the [SYSTEM] menu screen, select [Backlight Brightness].
2. Select [Dark] or [Bright].
Selecting the backlight auto-off delay
Using the backlight requires power and therefore results in shorter battery
life (see page 119).
You can select the delay until the backlight is turned off automatically.
1. At the [SYSTEM] menu screen, select [Backlight Auto-Off].
2. Select [30s], [3min], or [Cont.].
Note
The [30s] or [3min] setting is recommended to
conserve battery power.
Using the backlight
Press the LIGHT key to turn the backlight on.
Each push of the key toggles the backlight between on and off.
Note
While the battery capacity symbol on the status bar
is
or , the backlight will not turn on.