| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | No display | Dead battery, no battery, or broken battery clip | Install new 9V battery; check clip tension. | | LCD shows random numbers | Low battery causing unstable voltage | Replace battery. | | No beep in continuity mode | Bad leads, open circuit, or wrong dial position | Touch leads together first. If no beep, replace leads or check internal fuse. | | Voltage reading is "0" | Leads in wrong jacks (e.g., in 10A jack) | Move red lead to jack. | | Blown fuse symbol? (No current reading) | Measured current > 200mA on mA jack | Replace fuse. Use 10A jack for future high-current tests. |
: Do not rotate the function switch while the leads are connected to an energized circuit. University of Notre Dame Key Ports and Connectivity