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The user interface 254 can include a zero-out switch 256 (also referred to as a Zeroing switch), an angle mode switch 258, a distance mode switch 260, and/or a display 262. "Zero-out" or "Zeroing" refers to a feature or function of a measuring device, apparatus, or circuit that adjusts or calibrates a measurement system of the measuring device to start using a new reference indicator as a zero point or state for subsequent measurements. The feature can be initiated by an electronic signal, also referred to as a zero-out signal or zero-out input signal, user input or user input data, generated in response to activation of a zero-out button or zero-out switch. A zero-out feature can be used to compensation for errors inherent in a measuring device. A zero-out feature can also be used to set a new zero state or zero point for subsequent measurements taken compensation for errors inherent in a measuring device. A variety of attributes measurable by a measuring device can be measuring using the zero-out feature including, but not limited to, weight (aka tare feature), angle, tilt, tilt axis, rotation, static acceleration, dynamic acceleration, and the like. In certain embodiments, the zero-out switch 256 may serve two functions, first to provide a zero-out input signal and second the zero-out switch 256 may serve as a power-on and/or power-off switch/button.

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