Operating the Instrument
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6.2.2
Softkeys
Softkeys are virtual keys provided by the software. Thus, more functions can be
provided than those that can be accessed directly via the function keys on the
instrument. Softkeys are dynamic: depending on the selected function key, a dif-
ferent list of softkeys is displayed on the right side of the screen.
A list of softkeys for a certain function key is also called a menu. Softkeys can
either perform a specific function or open a dialog box.
Recognizing the softkey status by color
Color
Meaning
orange
associated dialog box is open
blue
associated function is active; for toggle keys: currently active state
gray
instrument function is temporarily not available due to a specific setting or
missing option
You can hide the softkey display, e.g. when using remote control, in order to
enlarge the display area for the measurement results ("Setup > Display >
Displayed Items"). See the User Manual for details.
6.2.3
Context Menus
Several items in the diagram area have context menus (for example markers,
traces or the channel bar). If you right-click on one of these items (or tap it for
about 1 second), a menu is displayed which contains the same functions as the
corresponding softkey. This is useful, for example, when the softkey display is
hidden.
Accessing Functions
