Anritsu Series MS278XB - Manual (Page 59)

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MS278XB OM 3-7
Minor Function Keys
The minor function keys are located just left of the major function keys and activate second-level menu
trees on the GUI. Each of the minor function keys have default parameters associated with them. The
default parameter is available for adjustment via the increment keys or rotary knob after the function is
activated. The key becomes illuminated when it’s function is active. The following list describes each of
the key’s functionality:
Trace: Use this key for accessing the trace menus. The trace menus are used to set the
active trace, select the trace state, set the number of averages for the trace display, and
to select the detector type. The default parameter is the active trace selection.
Display: Use this key for accessing the display menus. The display menus are used to
activate and set display lines. The default parameter is the display line level parameter.
Sweep: Use this key for accessing the sweep menus. The sweep menus are used to
select between continuous and single sweep, trigger a new sweep, and to select the
sweep mode. The default parameter is the continuous/single sweep selection.
Trigger: Use this key for accessing the trigger menus. The trigger menus are used to
select the trigger source, set the trigger level, select the trigger slope, and to set the
trigger delay. The default parameter is the trigger source selection.
System: Use this key for accessing the system menus. The system menus are used to
access calibration and alignment modes, set up external reference sources, configure
phase noise performance, and to select the remote operating mode. The default
parameter is the calibrator selection mode.
File: Use this key for accessing the file menus. The file menus are used to save and
recall instrument setups and to export trace and measurement data to a file. The default
parameter is the Save selection.
Help: Use this key for accessing the Signature Help system. When this key is pressed,
context sensitive help is enabled and the topics are displayed in the graph area. Press
the key again to toggle the display back to the measurement data.
Figure 3-3. Minor Function Keys