Entity Jonathan Farrugia spoke thus:

> the backlight only works under 12 volt power.
Sounds like your unit is defective. Or try new batteries.

>  i had hoped for more from
> this unit and i am a bit disappointed.  the tilt of the read out lets
> light shine right into the display making it hard to read.
Try a different angle,
This one is vastly easier to read compared to my old one as the characters
are bold and contrasted in bright light.

> my old unit
> has a reset button that i really like this one does not.  back to the
> store it shall go.
What? You can't reset the min/max memory? Mine resets if I hold down the
button for a few seconds.

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