2 Instrument and Accessories
Checking the power level on a smart battery
Note ā A battery with a poor power supply level may not be able to start the instrument (if it is
switched Off) and may switch Off the instrument (if it is switched On).
To check the power supply in a smart battery, do one of the following:
l Use the integrated battery gauge. Press the button on the battery to view the four LEDs on the
smart battery:
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l Each LED corresponds to a power level of 25%. If the battery is fully charged, all LEDs are lit.
If it completely discharged, all are unlit.
l If all LEDs are flashing, the battery must be reconditioned in its charger.
l Check the level viewing the power supply icon on the touch screen with the instrument turned
on. This icon indicates the following charge states:
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