3-1
SECTION 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1
GENERAL
This section contains instructions for proper operation of the TDP-90 software and explains the
various elements of the Graphical User Interface (GUI).
NOTE:
The following images are examples only, and may not reflect your
particular data settings, or current TDP software version.
3.2
GETTING STARTED
To start the TDP-90 in Windows, simply click the Start menu > Programs > TiL Transceiver Data
Programmer >TDP-90. The program will start, and the following Graphical User Interface (GUI)
will appear. The current
version number
is shown in square brackets on the title bar. The
pull-down
menus
and
icons
provide the set-up and operating functions. The
Terminal
window
displays communication activity as it occurs. The
Channels
pull-down tab provides
selection for single or six channel transceivers. The number of channels in the
Frequency
editing window
changes accordingly. The frequency of each channel, as displayed in the
Frequency editing window
, can be changed by clicking on the desired channel window
and entering the frequency.
Figure 3.3.1 - Main Graphical User Interface
Note: ** Use of a mouse is highly recommended! ** It is possible however, to use the
TDP software without a mouse by using the [Tab], [Shift]+[Tab] and 'cursor' keys to
navigate through the program interface. You will note that all menu items and buttons
have an underlined letter. By pressing the [Alt] key and the underlined letter in the
menu bar or button, you can pull down that menu item. eg: [Alt]+F, would pull down
the file menu. You could then cursor down to the desired function, or press the
underlined letter for the corresponding function.