Leica Geosystems Leica DISTO DXT - Manual (Page 5)

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Start up
Inserting / Replacing Batteries
1 Fold out the end-piece.
2 Open the locking mechanism with a coin or
screwdriver and lift the battery compartment
cover.
3 Insert batteries, observing correct polarity.
4 Close the battery compartment.
• Replace the batteries when the symbol flashes
permanently in the display.
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Only use alkaline batteries.
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If the instrument will not be used for a long
time, remove the batteries as a protection against
corrosion.
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To ensure the instrument remains watertight,
you should avoid getting dirt on the battery compart-
ment seals.
Operation
Measuring Conditions
Range
Range is limited to 70 m.
At night or dusk and if the target is in shadow the
measuring range without target plate is increased.
Use a target plate to increase the measurement
range during daylight, or if the target has poor reflec-
tion properties!
Target Surfaces
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CAUTION:
Measuring errors can occur when measuring
toward colourless liquids (e.g. water) or dust free
glass, Styrofoam or similar semi-permeable surfaces.
Aiming at high gloss surfaces may deflect the laser-
beam and lead to measurement errors.
Hazards of Use
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CAUTION:
Watch out for erroneous distance measure-
ments if the instrument is defective or if it has been
dropped or has been misused or modified.
Precautions:
Carry out periodic test measurements.
Particularly after the instrument has been subject to