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Measurement

Caution — use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than

those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

1. Preparing

Install a battery in the battery chamber. (See "Changing Battery")

2. Diopter adjustment

Adjust diopter to obtain a clear LCD indication in the viewfinder.

First, rotate the diopter adjustment ring counterclockwise until it comes to a complete

stop. Next, press the POWER ON/Measurement button to turn on the power (Confirm the

internal display is on). While looking through the eyepiece, rotate the diopter adjustment

ring clockwise until the LCD comes into focus.

If you rotate the ring too much, rotate it counterclockwise substantially then adjust it again.

If the diopter is not adjusted to correspond to your eyesight, you may not be able to

correctly aim at your subject.

3. Measuring

Before measuring, be sure to confirm each mode (Measurement display mode/Target

priority mode/Distance display unit) setting.

* Please refer to each section on how to set each mode.

1. Turn on the power (Confirm

the internal display is on).

(Automatic power shut-off after

approx. 8 sec. unattended.)

Immediately after power-on

Stand-by

(Initializing)

2. Aim at the target.

Position the target at the center

of the reticle.

Target aiming

【Single measurement】

3. Press the POWER ON/

Measurement button once to

start single measurement.

Measuring

【Continuous measurement function】

3. Press and hold the POWER ON/Measurement button to start continuous

measurement for approx. 8 seconds. The internal display shows

"measured distance" and "fail to measure" indicator alternately.

* The laser irradiation mark blinks during the measurement.

* If you release your finger from the button, continuous measurement

stops.

Displays the

"Failure to measure" or

measured figure

"Unable to measure"

(Target 1)

(Target 2)

distance

4. After measurement, the "measured distance" or "fail to measure" indicator

is displayed for approx. 8 seconds, then power turns off. If you press the

POWER ON/Measurement button during power-on (while the internal

display is on), another single measurement starts.

Displays the measured figure

"Failure to measure" or "Unable

to measure" distance

4. After continuous measurement, the results of final

measurement (measured distance) is displayed for approx.

8 seconds, then power turns off.

If you press the POWER ON/Measurement button during

power-on (while the internal display is on), another

measurement starts.