Rohde & Schwarz SMBV100A - Working with the Cursor

Manual Operation
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of the GPIB-bus address. In the "File" dialog, files and lists are managed; in the
"Hcopy" dialog, printout is configured and hardcopies can be made. These menus can
only be called with the SETUP (CTRL+E), FILE (CTRL+S) and HCOPY (CTRL+Y)
keys.
Frequency and level are directly set in the header area of the display using the FREQ
and LEVEL keys.
Specific settings can also be made directly in the block diagram, e.g. activating a func-
tion block by means of the TOGGLE ON/OFF (CTRL+T) key or switching the RF out-
put on and off with the aid of the RF ON/OFF (CTRL+R) key. Changes affecting the
signal flow are immediately visible in the graphics display.
This section provides an information about the parameter handling that comprises of
the following main steps:
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Chapter 4.4.1, "Working with the Cursor", on page 91
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Chapter 4.4.2, "Selecting a Control Element", on page 92
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Chapter 4.4.3, "Switching Parameters On/Off", on page 92
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Chapter 4.4.4, "Entering a Value", on page 92
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Chapter 4.4.5, "Working with Units ", on page 94
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Chapter 4.4.6, "Selecting a Value from a List", on page 95
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Chapter 4.4.7, "Terminating Entries with Confirmation", on page 95
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Chapter 4.4.8, "Restoring the Previous Value", on page 96
4.4.1 Working with the Cursor
After the instrument is switched on, the cursor is always on the first function block of
the diagram (default setting).
Moving the cursor on the display
► To move the cursor, use one of the following alternative methods:
a) Use the rotary knob or the arrow keys.
b) Use the appropriate softkeys (CTRL+F1..F8) to move the cursor to the "Win-
bar".
If the "Winbar" is covered by a menu, press the WINBAR (CTRL+W) key to dis-
play it in the foreground.
c) Use the ESC key.
Tip: Be aware that the function of the ESC key depends on the current cursor posi-
tion.
The function of this key depends on the current cursor position.
● Calls the next higher selection level.
● Closes the open window without accepting new entries; the old value or param-
eter is retained.
● In dialog boxes that contain a "Cancel" button it activates that button.
● Closes all kinds of dialog boxes, if the edit mode is not active.
● Quits the edit mode, if the edit mode is active.
● Switches between different entry fields of a menu.
Setting Parameters