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Getting Started
Installing the battery
Your multimeter is powered by one 9 V battery. When you receive your
multimeter, the batteries are not installed.
A new rechargeable battery comes in a discharged condition and must be
NOTE
charged before use. Upon initial use (or after a prolonged storage period), the
battery may require three to four charge/discharge cycles before achieving
maximum capacity. Refer to
Before you proceed with the battery installation, remove all cable
CAUTION
connections to the terminals and ensure that the rotary switch is at the OFF
position. Use only the batteries provided with your multimeter.
1 Lift the tilt stand.
3 Slide the battery cover down and lift the
battery cover up to insert the battery.
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"Charging the battery"
2 On the rear panel, turn the screw on the
battery cover counterclockwise from the
LOCK position to OPEN.
Keysight U1253B User's and Service Guide
on page 150