Numeric keypad, Special function keys – NARDA 8718B User Manual

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Chapter 2

Understanding Your Model 8718B

Numeric Keypad

Use the numeric keypad to enter number data into the Model

8718B. You also use the numeric keypad to select a numbered

option listed on the display screen.

Special Function Keys

Six special function keys enable you to perform specific

functions.
Esc

Returns you to the previous menu. In a few

cases you must enter a selection rather than

use the Esc key.

Auto

Enables you to automatically zero the meter

Zero

and probe.

Help

Displays a help screen that explains your options.

Test

Turns on the built-in low frequency and high

Source

frequency probe test sources for approximately

20 seconds.

Range

Locks in a specific measurement range for the

bar graph. The digital display is not affected. The

meter automatically displays a digital value over

the probe’s entire measurement range. See Bar

Graph Ranges on page 23.

Enter

Stores data you entered with the numeric

keypad. Confirms an option you selected from

a menu screen.

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