HP 8153A - A Quick Overview; The Keyboard; Measure Mode

A Quick Overview
The Keyboard
Most of the keys have two functions, depending on the selected mode. Different
colors, or whether the legend is on the key or above it, show these different
functions.
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The (Chan) key, the (Mode] key, and the modify keys always have the same
function.
(Chan) Select the channel. The other keys act only on the selected
channel. Channel A corresponds to the module in the left slot.
Channel B corresponds to the module in the right slot.
(Mode) Switch between Measure and Menu Mode.
Modify Select the digit or character to edit.
QD> CD the selected digit or character, or the parameter.
Measure Mode
Measure mode is the mode selected automatically when you switch on the
instrument. In this mode you can set up and make simple measurements. In
measure mode, the black writing on the key shows its function.
(Paraml Select the measurement-parameter that you want to view or edit.
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