Table of Contents 
Product Description 
 1 
Controls and Connectors 
 2 
Using the Multimeter 
 4 
Preparing for Measurement 
 4 
Measuring Voltage 
 4 
Measuring Resistance 
 5 
Checking Continuity 
 6 
Testing Diodes 
 6 
Measuring Capacitance (DMM157) 
 6 
Measuring Current 
 7 
Holding a Measurement 
 7 
Offsetting a Measurement 
 7 
Extending the Display Resolution 
 8 
Selecting a Range 
 8 
Resetting the Display 
 8 
Using the Tilt Stand and Holster Hook 
 9 
Using the Probe Holders 
 10 
Replacing the Battery 
 11 
Replacing the Fuses 
 13 
Replacement Parts 
 15 
Specifications 
 16 
General Characteristics 
 16 
Measurement Ranges and Accuracies 
 17 
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