Change Password configuration menu
Use this function to change an existing password used to access the optional security functions.
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o access the Change Password configuration menu:
1. Tap Utility in the Menu bar.
2. Tap Security.
3. Tap Change Password.
Change Password menu fields and controls
Field or control Description
Current Password Enter the current password in this field. The valid range of characters for the password is from one to
32 characters. Entering no characters or more than 32 characters results in an error message.
Note: If you cannot use a keyboard because the USB ports are disabled, double-tap on the
password fields to open the virtual keyboard and enter the password.
New Password Enter the new password in this field. See Enter Password configuration menu on page 198 for
password character information.
Repeat New Password Re-enter the new password in this field.
Delete Password Delete the password from the security function. You must enter the correct password before you can
clear it.
If the password is correct, the password is deleted and the menu closes. The Security menu changes
the name of the Delete Password button to Set Password.
If the incorrect password is entered, the instrument shows an error message.
Note: Once you delete the password, you must set a new password before you can change
the security access functions.
Set New Password Sets the new password and closes the menu if the current password is correct, the new password
matches in both new password fields, and the new password fields are not empty
. Any other conditions
result in an error message.
Cancel Closes the menu without taking any action.
Passwords and sending the instrument for service
CAUTION: If you need to send the instrument for service or repair, make sure to use the Delete Password function before
sending to the Tektronix Service Center. Failure to do so may impede servicing the instrument.
Demo (Utility menu)
Use this menu to access demonstrations of key oscilloscope features.
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o open the Demo configuration menu, select Utility > Demo... in the Menu bar.
Demo menu fields and controls
Field or control Description
Demo overview The upper half of the menu shows the demonstration available in the selected panel.
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