Front Panel Buttons - Fluke 9170 Getting Started

Editing Windows
While setting up and operating the instrument, you are often required to enter or select parameters.
Editing windows appear on the screen when necessary to show the values of parameters and allow
you to change them.

Front Panel Buttons

The functions of the front panel buttons are described below and shown in Figure 3.
Soft Keys (2)
The four soft keys (F1–F4) just below the display are used to select menus or menu functions. The
functions of the soft keys are indicated in text just above the soft keys on the display. The
functions of the soft keys change depending on the selected menu. Pressing the "EXIT" key
allows the user to exit from a sub-menu or window and returns to the previous menu or main
screen.
Numeric Keys (3)
The ten number keys, the decimal point, and +/– keys are used to enter numeric data.
ENTER (7)
The "ENTER" key is used to enter a new parameter value or option or as a shortcut key to the set-
point menu while viewing the main screen. When the value of any parameter is changed
"ENTER" must be pressed to accept the new value. If the up/down arrow, exit or menu buttons are
pressed before "ENTER", the cursor will leave the parameter and any changes made to it will be
canceled. Within a window with a list of parameters, pressing "ENTER" will also move the cursor
down to the next parameter. If the cursor is at the bottom of the list, pressing "ENTER" with or
without changing the parameter will exit the window. The "ENTER" button may also be used
during some operations to affirm or continue with an action or choice.
Note: The "ENTER" key must always be pressed after changing a parameter to accept the new
value or option.
MENU (8)
The menu key allows the user to access all parameter and settings menus. From the main menu,
the user can use the soft keys to access submenus and functions.
EXIT (9)
The "EXIT" key is used to cancel an operation, exit a window, as a shortcut key to the cutout
menu while viewing the main screen, or return from a lower menu to a higher menu. In any
window, pressing "EXIT" will immediately exit the window and go to the previous window or
Parts and Controls
Front Panel Buttons
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