Touchscreen display overview 
You can use the touchscreen display to set up the instrument and 
tests. You use the keys and touch capabilities to make selections. 
To use the touchscreen, select options with your finger. You can also 
use the navigation control to highlight an item, and then press the 
control to select it. 
The following text describes some of the most commonly used 
screens. For more detail and descriptions of all the screens, see the 
Model 2461 Reference Manual. For detail about an option, select it and 
press the HELP key to read a brief description of the option. 
Home screen overview 
The Home screen is the first screen that opens when the instrument 
is powered on. You can always return to the Home screen by 
pressing the HOME key. 
 
 
The top row on the Home screen displays the status and event 
indicators. You can select these options to open dialog boxes that 
provide additional information about the status or event. 
The measure section of the Home screen displays the present 
measurement. It also displays the measure functions and allows you 
to select a measure range.