GE PT878 User Manual
Chapter 6. Programming Meter Settings
Transport® Model PT878 Portable Liquid Flowmeter User’s Manual
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6.6 Adjusting the Contrast (cont.)
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To confirm the entries and return to Operate Mode, press
[F3]
(OK). The
PT878 returns to Operate Mode.
•
To leave the window without confirming the entries, press
[F2]
(Cancel)
or the
[ESC]
key. The PT878 returns to Operate Mode.
6.7 Setting Backlight Timeout
By using the Backlight Timeout option, you can set a specified time that the
PT878 backlight will remain on before turning itself off. Automatic turnoff
enables the PT878 to conserve battery power.
PT878 backlight will remain on before turning itself off. Automatic turnoff
enables the PT878 to conserve battery power.
To set the backlight timeout:
1.
From the Meter menu, scroll to the Backlight entry and press
[ENTER]
.
The Display Options window opens on the Display tab, as shown in
Figure 80 on page 120.
Figure 80 on page 120.
2.
Press the [
T
] key three times to reach the Backlight Off text box.
3.
Then press
[ENTER]
to enter the box.
4.
Use the numeric keys to enter the number of minutes that the backlight
remains on (from 0 to 99).
remains on (from 0 to 99).
5.
Press
[ENTER]
to confirm the entry.
•
To confirm the entries and return to Operate mode, press
[F3]
(OK). The
PT878 returns to Operate Mode.
•
To leave the window without confirming the entries, press
[F2]
(Cancel)
or the
[ESC]
key. The PT878 returns to Operate Mode.
Note:
You can turn the backlight on or off at any time by pressing the power
switch for 1 second.
switch for 1 second.