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# Update the Auto Power-Off Settings for Your Point of Sale (POS) Countertop Scale

> Guide to adjusting auto off settings of the POS countertop scale.

## Learn how to adjust the auto power-off timer to keep your scale on as long as you need.

### How to Change the Auto Power-Off Timer

1. If your scale is currently on, press and hold the **ZERO ON/OFF** button until it powers off.

2. Press the **ZERO ON/OFF** button to turn the scale on, and immediately press the **TARE** button. The display will show **"F0 BL"**.

3. Press the **TARE** button repeatedly until the display shows **"F1 OFF"**.

4. Press the **ZERO ON/OFF** button to enter the setting menu.

5. Press the **TARE** button to cycle through the options below (in the table), then press **ZERO ON/OFF** to confirm your selection.

6. After making your selection, press the **TARE** button until the display shows **"BACK"**.

7. Press the **ZERO ON/OFF** button to save your changes and return to the normal weighing mode.

**Display Reading**

**Description**

off

Disables the auto-off feature, keeping the scale on continuously.

3

Turns the scale off after 3 minutes of no use.

10

Turns the scale off after 10 minutes of no use.

30

Turns the scale off after 30 minutes of no use.

**💡Tip: Having Connection Issues?** If your scale isn’t connecting to your register after checking its power settings, you may need to troubleshoot the connection. View the full guide: [Troubleshoot Communication Issues with the Countertop Scale](/hardware-and-peripherals/cashier-handheld-scanner-and-countertop-scale/troubleshoot-the-zebra-mp7000-scanner-scale)


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