Spectra QM95 Leaflet

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www.trimble.com/spectra

QM95 Quick Measure

Distance Meter 

User Guide

Thank you for choosing the Spectra Precision QM95 from the Trimble 

family of precision products. This easy-to-use distance measuring tool 

will allow you to measure distances quickly, accurately and reliably.
Before using the Quick Measure, read this operator’s manual carefully.  

Included is information about operation, safety and maintenance.
Ensure that the operating instructions are with the laser distance meter 

when it is given to other persons. 
Your comments and suggestions are welcome; please contact us at:
Trimble Spectra Precision Division

8261 State Route 235

Dayton, Ohio 45424  USA

Phone: 

+1 (937) 203-4419

   

+1 (800) 527-3771

Fax: 

+1 (937) 482-0030

Internet:  www.trimble.com/spectra

Protective 

overmolding

Liquid Crystal Display  

(LCD)

Power ON / OFF

Subtract Button

Clear Button

Add Button

Measure reference

Included with the QM95: Pouch, unit, battery, user guide

Batteries - Installation
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Remove the batteries from the packaging and insert them in the tool.
NOTE

 When installing batteries note the positive (+) and  

negative (-) markings on the housings
3. Close the battery compartment cover.

- Some areas have regulations regarding the disposal 

of batteries. Be sure to dispose of discharged batteries properly.
CAUTION:

 The batteries should be removed when storing the laser 

more than 30 days.

Description
Indicates laser is activated

Indicates measure reference is from back

Indicates measure reference is from front

Automatic detection of tab extension and indicates 

measure reference is from extension

More bars indicate more battery power remaining 

Flashing indicates it is time to change batteries
Unfavorable signal conditions

Hardware error. Switch unit on/off several time.  If this 

symbol remains, contact your dealer

Temperature too high or too low

2nd prior measure

Previous measure

Current measure

Single Measure

Short

Short

Continuous Measure

Long

Beeps if sound is on

Unit ON
Change measure 

reference

Short

Cycle front or back

Area

Short

Short

Short

Addition

Short

Adds next measure

Subtraction

Short

Subtracts next measure

Sound on / off

Long

Cycle on / off

Units of measure 

change

Long

Cycle through units

Clear previous action

Short

Erase previous action

Power off

Short

Measure Buton

Area Button

6.507m

3rd prior measure

3.112m

12.324m

8.235m

Units of measure

Side Measure

Button

Flip-out tab 

extension

Battery Access

Single distance measurement
1) Switch on the laser beam by pressing the Measure Button.
2) Point the laser dot to the surface to be measured. (Default measure 

reference is from bottom of the tool).
3) Press the Measure Button once again. The measured distance will  

be displayed. 
4) Press the Power On/Off Button to switch off.
Continuous measurement
1) Press and hold the Measure Button for 2 seconds to activate 

continuous measuring mode. The tool beeps during continuous 

measure mode if beeper is turned on.
2) Press the Measure Button again to stop continuous measure. When 

continuous measure is stopped, the last valid distance measurement is 

displayed on the result line.
Continuous measure can be useful to find the shortest distance to a 

wall or longest distance to a corner as shown.

Power on/off options
1) The Quick Measure is designed to allow quick measurements by 

pressing the Measure Button to switch on the tool and activate the 

laser. In this case, measurement is accomplished when the Measure 

Button is pressed the second time.
2) It is also possible to use the power button to switch on the tool. In 

this case, the Measure Button must be pressed once to activate the laser 

and a second time to accomplish a measurement. 
Area
1) Press the measure button to turn on the unit (or the Clear button  

to clear)
2) Press the Area button
3) Press the Measure button to measure the first side as shown on the 

LCD screen
4) Press the Measure button to measure the second side as shown on 

the LCD screen. The Area will be shown, along with both measures.