Fresh batteries will always show three 
bars. 
When the indicator shows two bars, the 
voltage of the batteries has started to 
drop. When there is a single (blinking) 
bar left, you should replace the batteries. 
The meter will turn off automatically 
when the battery voltage drops too low. 
 
 
This indicator is shown next to the 
battery charge indicator if there is a 
measurement problem. The most likely 
causes are low battery and probe 
problems, for example: 
-  Battery voltage too low to power the 
probe. The measured values may 
show asterisks "*" instead of 
numbers.  
-  Probe has been disconnected 
-  Probe has been damaged 
-  Probe is incompatible 
-  Probe is wet (probe recovers 
automatically when it dries). The 
measured values may show asterisks 
"*" instead of numbers.