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opens an information box explaining where the screen brightness controls are
located (Setup/Functions > System/File Ops). This is because screen brightness
should be adjusted with the trace and graticule displayed rather than the status
screen.
4.10.3.2 Power Options, Power-on State, Clock Setting
enables aspects of the power on-off system to be set, along with the real-time clock.
Creates a set of bottom-row function keys as follows:
opens a dialogue box from which the date and time can be set for the real-time
clock. Times are in 24 hour format and dates are day-month-year.
creates a pop-up menu that enables the instrument to be automatically turned off
after a period of inactivity. Options are Never and 5 mins to 60 mins. Auto Off
ceases to operate when the instrument is externally powered.
creates a pop-up menu that enables the condition of the instrument at switch-on to
be set. Options are Last Used (restore the settings that existed at switch off), or
User Preset (over-ride previous settings with those defined in the User Preset - see
section 4.11.1).
4.10.3.3 Alerts
enables certain elements of the user interface to be turned on or off. Creates a set
of bottom-row function keys as follows:
creates a pop-up menu that enables the warning beep to be turned on or off. Beeps
are created in response to illegal operations such as setting an out-of-range value.
creates a pop-up menu that enables the information boxes that confirm and explain
the current mode of the navigator keys (control markers or navigate touch screen) to
be turned on or off.
4.10.3.4 Preferences
enables some minor system preferences to be changed to meet specific
requirements of the user:
creates a pop-up menu that enables the values stored within a trace file to be either
absolute (default) or Relative to the selected reference level. The latter was the
default for earlier versions of the firmware, and could be required for backwards
compatibility with custom written application software.
4.10.3.5 System Updating and Calibration
enables updating of the instrument firmware or recalibration of the instrument.
Creates a set of bottom-row function keys as follows:
opens a dialogue box which enables the instrument to be recalibrated.
Recalibration should only be performed by skilled personnel with access to precision
equipment and in conjunction with the Service Guide.
enables firmware-based options or firmware updates to be installed.
See section 10.1.
Bright
Level**
Pwr-On
State
Auto
Off
Power/
Clock
Set Date
& Time
Alerts
System
Update
Navig.
Prompt
Calibrate
Hardware
Install
Options
Beep
Prefs.
Trace
CSV
Update
Firmware