Chapter 4
Mode l8500C/8500C+ Operators Manual
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4.
Getting Started
This chapter introduces you to the major functional aspects of the Model8500C/C+ Balancer/
Analyzer. It also introduces you to some general operating procedures, as well as the relevant terms
and definitions used throughout this manual. Ch apter4 tells you how to get started with the 8500C/C+,
under the following topics:
Section 4.1 Display ..............................................................................................................4-1
Section 4.2 Keypad ..............................................................................................................4-3
Section 4.3 On-line Help......................................................................................................4-9
Section 4.4 Printer and Disk Drive......................................................................................4-10
Section 4.5 Booting Up the 8500C/C+................................................................................4-12
4.1 Display
The 8500C/C+ liquid-crystal display (LCD) is located on the front panel of the instrument. The LCD
has a resolution of 256 horizontal by 64 vertical pixels and is used to display graphical information, as
well as text. The 8500C/C+ LCD is back-lighted to provide a superior display under adverse viewing
conditions.
Figur e4-1 on pag e4-2 shows the LCD and keypad on the 8500C/C+ unit.