Rohde & Schwarz CMW500 1201.0002K50 - Using an External Keyboard; Configuring the Task Bar

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3.1.4 Using an External Keyboard
The Graphical User Interface can also be controlled by means of an external keyboard.
To access and activate control elements in dialogs:
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Access the dialog using one of the methods described in Accessing Dialogs.
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Use the cursor down/up keys on the external keyboard to step forth and back through
the active elements in the dialog. Use the cursor left/right keys to change between
menu levels or step to the first/last entry in a list.
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Press "ENTER" or "Return" to activate/deactivate a control element or confirm and
entry.
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Use the cursor keys to select a value from a pull-down list.
A tooltip shows the allowed range for numeric input values.
To enter characters and numeric values:
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Use the data entry keys to enter characters, numbers and signs in an active input
field.
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Use the dot key to enter the decimal point of a numeric value.
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Use the minus key to change the sign of the entered numeric value. Press the minus
key for a second time to cancel the effect of the first entry.
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Use the cursor up/down keys to increment/decrement numbers. Use the cursor left/
right keys to move the cursor within a field, e.g. if you wish to change the different
digits of a decimal number separately.
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Press "BACKSPACE" to correct an entry.
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Press "ENTER" or "Return" to confirm an entry and de-activate the input field.
3.1.5 Configuring the Task Bar
The task bar is a configurable hotkey bar across the bottom of the display. The keys in
the task bar give direct access to measurement, generator or signaling applications.
To access the task bar:
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Press TASKS to open the task bar.
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Press a particular task key in the task bar.
Each of the keys in the task bar shows a task name and an icon. The color of the icon
corresponds to the state of the task (OFF / RUN / RDY for measurements or OFF / ON
for generators and signaling generators).
To add or remove task keys:
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Press MEASURE to open the "Measurement Controller".
Basic Tasks