Instructions
Chapter 1 Quick Start  RIGOL 
RSA3000E User Guide  1-11 
Front Panel Key Backlight 
The on/off state and the color of the backlights of some keys on the front panel 
indicate the working state of the spectrum analyzer. The states are listed below. 
1.  Power Key 
  Flash on and off alternatively, in breathing state: indicates that the unit is in 
stand-by state. 
  Constant on: indicates that the instrument is in normal operating state. 
2.  Auto Tune 
When you press the Auto Tune key, it is illuminated. The instrument starts 
sweeping within the full frequency range, searches for the signal with the 
maximum amplitude and moves it to the center of the screen. After the sweep is 
completed, the backlight turns off. 
3.  Tracking Generator   
When the tracking generator function is enabled, the TG key is illuminated; 
when disabled, the backlight of the TG key is off. 
4.  Single 
When the Single key is illuminated, it indicates that the sweep/measurement 
mode is single. 
5.  Keypad Locking Key   
When the backlight is on, it indicates that all the keys (except the Power key) on 
the front panel is locked. Press the key again to unlock the front panel keys, and 
then the backlight of the key is off. 
6.  Touch Screen Locking Key 
When the backlight is on, it indicates that the touch screen of the instrument is 
locked. Press the key again to unlock the touch screen, and then the backlight is 
off. 










