The integrated digital Pointfinder in the device has an overview camera and additional 1x, 2x and 4x zoom. You can see in the middle of the status bar of the screen, which zoom level you have selected. To change from one zoom level to the next one you have to press the “up/down arrow keys” or you zoom in on the touchscreen as you are used on mobile phones.

Yes, it is possible to take photos and screenshots. The photos taken have a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels and screenshots have a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels. The photos and screenshots are save in jpg format.

Photos and screenshots can be downloaded to a computer via USB interface. The DISTO™ will be automatically connected (plug and play). It is now possible to download data from the DISTO™ by using of a file manager like the Windows Explorer.

Please note: It is not possible to upload data to the DISTO™ and it is not possible to delete files from the computer. Deleting files must be directly done in the DISTO™ Gallery function.

Yes, when turning the digital Poinfinder on it is indicated in the display that you can change the brightness with the left and right arrow keys on the keypad.

It is the parallax effect due to the distance between the laser window and the digital Pointfinder optics. This effect occurs only when the digital Pointfinder is used on targets below 10m.

In this case the laser dot appears displaced in reference to the crosshair. This is not an error !

For distances below 10m please rely on the real laser dot.

The accuracy of the tilt sensor in the device is ±0.1° to the housing of the device. To the laser beam the maximum deviation can be up to -0.1° and +0.2°. This applies at room temperature (20°C – 30°C). At any other temperatures the maximum deviation increases by ±0.1°.

You can set the Leica DISTO™ D810 touch to use different tilt units. Select in the settings “Units inclination” and choose between ° , %, in/ft and mm/m.

-> The level function in the right hand top corner of the display can also be switched on/off in the settings “level”. It is always set to 0.0° and can not be changed into a different unit for tilts.

The integrated tilt sensor in the Leica DISTO™ D810 touch functions in the range 360° and at a transverse tilt of < ±10°. If the device is held at > ±10° transversely, the info code “i156” appears in the display and indicates that the device is tilted too much.

You can recalibrate the zero level of the integrated tilt sensor. In the settings choose the icon for calibration. When you select calibration you will be guided through the process.

Please follow this procedure to recalibrate:

1) Lay the unit down on a flat surface. The side with the typelabel should be down on the table.
2) Carry out the first measurement by pressing “ON/DIST” key on a level surface. The device confirms the measurement.
3) Turn the device horizontally by 180° and place it again on absolutely flat surface with the typelabel side down.
4) Carry out the second measurement by pressing “ON/DIST” key on a level surface. The device confirms the measurement.
5) Pick the unit up and then place it the laser facing up on an absolutely flat surface.
6) Carry out the third measurement by pressing “ON/DIST” key on a level surface. The device confirms the measurement.
7) Keeping the laser up on the flat surface, rotate the device horizontally by 180° while keeping it in the same location on the flat surface.
8) Carry out the fourth measurement by pressing “ON/DIST” key on a level surface. The device confirms the measurement.
9) After 2 Sec. the device goes back to the basic mode and you have completed the calibration procedure.

Please note: The calibration process can be proceeded by placing the unit with the lens up or down to the surface. A better accuracy in the calibration procedure is achieved having the back of the unit down on the surface and the lens up.

Yes, it is possible to obtain detailed information in the Leica DISTO™ D810 touch. If detail information is available this will be indicated with two small arrows in the center of the status bar in the display. You can now navigate with the arrow keys up and arrow key down between the available measurements.

The accuracy highly depends on how the function is used. Best results can be achieved when the measuring object is displayed maximum size at the DISTO™. In such case the accuracy is below 1% of the measured object. This applies for width, area and diameter measurements.

Leica Tripod TRI100
For long distances we recommend using a tripod, even indoors. A tripod provides additional steadiness and therefore allows accurate targeting, especially over long distances. We particularly recommend the Leica TRI100 tripod.
Please note: When using the tripod with its standard tripod head you need to change the measuring reference on the Leica DISTO™ to the tripod thread (in the setting).

Leica Tripod TRI70
For long distances we recommend using a tripod, even indoors. A tripod provides additional steadiness and therefore allows accurate targeting, especially over long distances. We particularly recommend the Leica TRI70tripod in combination with the FTA 360 and TA360 adapter.

FTA360 Adapter
In order to achieve higher accuracy we are offering the tripod adapter FTA 360 with fine adjustment for convenient and accurate aiming. This adapter is designed to be used as a tripod head (TRI 100 and TRI70) or can simply be placed on a flat ground.
A major benefit of the FTA360 adapter is that you can fix your Leica DISTO™ exactly that way that the tripod tilt and rotating axis and the instrument laser axis meet exactly in one point. This allows to do exact measurements even when turning the unit horizontally. The adapter can be used with the Leica DISTO™ D510 (an offset of -0,065m (-2 9/16 in) needs to be entered in the D510 device) and the Leica DISTO™ D810 touch. (you can select the adapter in the Reference options of the D810 touch).

Target Plate
For measurement especially outdoors and in very bright conditions it is very helpful to use a target plate. We offer different versions in our accessory range.

No, the integrated tilt sensor only measures vertical angles. If the device is held at a transverse tilt angle greater than ±10° the display shows an info code “i156”, which means that the device is required to be held level (transversely).

What is the measuring accuracy when using the direct horizontal measuring function?

-> in order to have best results with the direct horizontal distance measurements, considering the deviation of the tilt sensor, use the Leica DISTO™ D810 touch as flat as possible.

The horizontal distance error (fd) and the height error (fh) can be calculated as follows:

fd = horizontal distance error
fh = error in height
d = measured distance
a = angle at which the distance is measured
fa = possible angular error

fd = d * cos (a) – d * cos (a + fa)
fh= d * sin (a) – d * sin (a + fa)

Further information and a table of measuring accuracies you can find online in the FAQ under “Measuring Accuracy”.

Yes, the memory in the device can be erased by pressing the delete button when in the memory. All memory values will be deleted.

Yes, in the “Settings” you can go to the “Offset Icon” and enter a value that will constantly be added / subtracted from your measured distance value. If an offset value is entered you will see the adequate symbol – a triangle with plus or respectively minus next to the laser symbol.

-> If you want to set the offset value back to zero, enter the setting “Offset” and reset it.

For long distances under unfavorable conditions (e.g. long distances and very bright sunlight) we recommend to use the special integrated Long Range (LR) Mode . To select the mode please enter the menu and select the “LR Mode”. If the “LR Mode” is turned on in the menu you will see the letter “LR” right next to the laser symbol. This mode will allow you to make measurements that were not possible before because most of the time you would receive the info code “i255” (too less signal). When using this special Long Range (LR) Mode the measuring time increases (it may take up to 7sec). For stability it is recommended to use a tripod when having the Long Range (LR) Mode turned on.

When using the digital Pointfinder in any function, especially in the Long Range (LR) Mode, you will see a clock icon on the top of the display. The clock stays in the display until the measurement is finished. Please do not move the device before!

Our standard warranty of 2 years can be extended by one additional year if you register your device on our website www.disto.com within eight weeks of the purchase date. If the product is not registered, a two year warranty applies.

This is a message code. The numbers are displayed if a successful measurement could not be performed. The user itself can correct the measuring situation to achieve a measurement. Below you can find the spread sheet from the manual with the corrections:

To activate the keypad lock, choose in the settings the lock icon and turn the keypad log on. To deactivate the keypad lock, press ON/DIST key and within 2 sec the plus/minus key.

To deactivate the keypad lock press the ON/DIST key and afterwards (within 2 Sec.) the plus/minus key. Now the keypad lock is deactivated and the device is switched on.

The measuring reference has to be adjusted to the tripod thread. In the Function Screen choose the reference icon and change the measuring reference to tripod. After switching off the device goes back to the standard setting (rear of device).

The height tracking displays an indirect height. The combination of inclination and distance measuring to the wall opens the possibility for such an indirect calculation. It is a useful function if the height cannot be measured directly or if several height points on the same vertical line need to be measured.

When products and services meet our expectations, we tend to take this for granted and be unaware of the role of standards. However, when standards are absent, we soon notice. We care when products turn out to be of poor quality or are unreliable or dangerous. An ISO Standard ensures consistent quality and reliability for a product.
The range and accuracy of laser distance meters depend greatly on lighting conditions and the reflective properties of the target object. For Leica Geosystems it is important that the performance of the device is maintained not only in the test laboratory but even more so on everyday site tasks. Therefore we have worked with external experts to develop a global standard to test and specify laser distance meters and allow comparisons between devices of different manufacturers. Instruments tested in accordance with ISO 16331-1 achieve their promises. Further information can be found on our website: www.disto.com.

Press the left or right top key for about 2 sec.. An overview (“Favorites”) with all functions appears on the display. Choose the preferred function and press then the left or right top key where you want to have the favorite behind. The favorite is now saved.

The Leica DISTO™ D810 touch has Bluetooth® SMART (also called low energy) integrated. The device is working with Smartphones or tablets that have Bluetooth® 4.0 integrated or are Smart Ready. Also it is required that its operating system is supporting this Bluetooth® standard which is the case for iOS, Android 4.3 or newer, Windows 8.

Yes with the Leica DISTO™ D810 touch it is possible to communicate with Apple mobile devices. Send measurement data to iPhone (iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c), iPad3, iPad 4, iPad mini, iPod touch (Gen. 5). (–> Bluetooth® 4.0)

It is possible to use DISTO™ supporting apps from the app store (use App mode in DISTO™ device) or to connect the DISTO™ in the Bluetooth manager as a keyboard device where you can send the measurement data to the cursor position in any app (use text or spreadsheet mode in DISTO™ device).

The corresponding modes in the DISTO™ device needs to be set in the Setting menu of the DISTO™.

Yes with the Leica DISTO™ D810 touch it is now possible to communicate with Android devices. Its operating system must be 4.3 or higher. Send measurement data to Android devices that include Bluetooth 4.0. Used Apps should support the corresponding Bluetooth® standard (e.g. Leica DISTO™ sketch).

Yes with the Leica DISTO™ D810 touch it is possible to transfer data to Windows computers. The Leica DISTO™ D810 touch is “treated” as a keypboard. For this add the DISTO™ in the device manager as a keyboard device. You can then send the measurement data from the DISTO™ to the cursor position in any program (use text or spreadsheet mode in DISTO™ device).

The corresponding modes in the DISTO™ device needs to be set in the Setting menu of the DISTO™.
The Windows computer must have the operating system Windows 8 or higher and Bluetooth 4.0.

No this is not possible.

Yes, this can be changed. In the settings menu for Bluetooth® press the right selection key to enter a submenu for Bluetooth setting. Here you can change the setting for this. Please note: This setting can only be changed in the text or spreadsheet mode.

Yes, this can be changed. In the settings menu for Bluetooth® press the right selection key to enter a submenu for Bluetooth setting. Here you can change the setting for this. Please note: This setting can only be changed in the text or spreadsheet mode.

Yes, this is possible. When you have connected your DISTO™ device with a smartphone or tablet or computer the content of the selection keys change for supporting the Bluetooth communication. With the left selection key you can switch on and off the navigation function where you can use the arrow keys of the DISTO™ for navigation. Please note: This function is available in the text or spreadsheet mode. In the app mode it depends on the support of the app used.

In the text mode the measurement result will be transferred as shown in the DISTO™ display. This includes units or fractions for feet and inch. In the spreadsheet mode only numbers are transferes without any unit information. Units with fractions will be converted to the corresponsing unit with decimal. This makes further calculations like e.g. in Excel much easier.

This depends from the used charger. With the charger out of the scope of delivery it takes approx.. 4 hours to charge the Li-ion battery.

The Li-ion battery can be replaced in service cases only. Please contact your dealer for a replacement set of the Li-ion battery.

Yes. Leica Geosystems offers an App DISTO™ sketch. This App is available for iOS on iTunes and for Android on Google play.