R&S ESR Series, User Manual

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The title bar shows the name of the parameter that was selected. The entry is per-
formed in the editing line. When the dialog box is displayed, the focus is on the editing
line and it contains the currently used parameter value and its unit. The optional third
line shows status and error messages which always refer to the current entry.
3.4.3 Setting Parameters
This section describes how to perform the following basic tasks in the R&S ESR:
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Chapter 3.4.3.1, "Entering Numeric Parameters" , on page 78
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Chapter 3.4.3.2, "Entering Alphanumeric Parameters" , on page 78
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Chapter 3.4.3.3, "Navigating in Dialog Boxes" , on page 80
3.4.3.1 Entering Numeric Parameters
If a field requires numeric input, the keypad provides only numbers.
1. Enter the parameter value using the keypad, or change the currently used parame-
ter value by using the rotary knob (small steps) or the UPARROW or DNARROW
keys (large steps).
2. After entering the numeric value via keypad, press the corresponding unit key.
The unit is added to the entry.
3. If the parameter does not require a unit, confirm the entered value by pressing the
ENTER key or one of the unit keys.
The editing line is highlighted in order to confirm the entry.
3.4.3.2 Entering Alphanumeric Parameters
If a field requires alphanumeric input, you can use the on-screen keyboard to enter
numbers and (special) characters (see also
Chapter 3.4.2.3, "On-screen Keyboard" ,
on page 72).
Figure 3-5: On-screen keyboard
Alternatively, you can use the keypad. Every alphanumeric key provides several char-
acters and one number. The decimal point key (.) provides special characters, and the
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