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Softkeys, continued
The Softkeys in
Menu Mode
In menu mode, a series of softkeys appears on the softkey line. Their descriptions
and functions depend on the specific situation.
In menu mode the standard softkeys have the following functions:
The operator uses these two arrow keys to move the selection cursor up or down
in a menu or list to choose menu items.
The item selected is reversed, i.e. appearing as bright characters on a dark
background.
The operator uses these two keys to move the selection cursor left or right, e.g.
into or out of a submenu or to select an item in a subordinate list.
The item selected is reversed, i.e. appearing as bright characters on a dark
background.
BACK-
SPACE
The operator can use the BACKSPACE key to delete characters to the left of the
cursor (as in a PC keyboard).
CLEAR
The operator can use the CLEAR key to delete all characters in a selected field.
ENTER
The operator can use the ENTER key to:
• Call up menu items for processing
• Start functions
• Confirm entries, e.g. parameter settings
The ENTER key is always at the right margin of the softkey line.
HELP
The operator can use the HELP key to access context-sensitive help. The screen
will then show a help message explaining the menu item selected.
The operator can use the “Back” key to clear the help message.
In these operator’s manual entries to be made by the operator will not be identi-
fied by key symbols but by the following type styles (these are examples only):
Press cancel keys: Back, Meas
Press softkeys: MENU, HELP, ENTER, BACKSPACE
Select menu items: Calibrate, Configure
Enter numbers: 0 ... 9