Reference
Options Settings Comments
Summary of the oscilloscope settingsSystem Status
Misc.
Displays model, manufacturer serial number, adapters
connected, GPIB setup address, firmware version, and other
information
Options Rear USB Por
t: Computer, Auto,
Detect, Printer
Printer Setup Changes the output setup
GPIB Setup ► Address Sets the GPIB address for the TEK-USB-488 adapter (See
page 67.)
Set Date and Time Sets the date and time (See page 104.)
Error Log
Displays a list of any errors logged and the Power Cycle
count
This log is useful if you contac t a Tektronix Service Center
for help.
Key Points
System Status. Selecting System Status from the Utility Menu displays the menus
available for obtaining a list of control settings for each group of oscilloscope
controls.
Push any front-panel menu button to remove the status screen.
Options Comments
Horizontal Lists horizontal parameters
Vertical
Lists vertical parameters of channels
Trigger Lists trigger parameters
Misc
Lists the model of the oscilloscope, the version number of the
software, and the serial number
Lists values of the communications parameters
Setting the Date and Time. You can use the Set D ate and Time menu to set the
c
lock date and time. The o scilloscope displays this information, and also uses it to
time stamp files w ritten to a USB flash drive. The oscilloscope contains a built-in
nonreplaceable battery to maintain the clock settings.
The clock does not automatically adjust for seasonal time changes. The calendar
does adjust for Leap years.
Options Comments
Date Push the side-menu button and turn and push the multipurpose knob
to set the day, month, and year.
Time Push the side-menu button and turn and push the multipurpose knob
to set the hour and minute.
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