Display And Keypad - Midtronics EXP-800 Instruction Manual

Chapter 2: Overview

Display and Keypad

The EXP display and keypad work together to help you quickly find and use the right tools at the right time. The
keeps you on track with on-screen navigation aids, directions, and messages. The illustration shows how the elements on the
screen relate to the keypad.
Internal Batteries Status Indicator
This indicator appears in the screen's top left
corner, lets you know the status and charge level
of the analyzer's six 1.5-volt batteries. The X in
the top left corner of the screen shows that the
analyzer is powered by the battery you're testing
to conserve the analyzer's internal batteries.
Voltmeter
When you first connect the analyzer to a battery
it functions as a voltmeter. The voltage reading
appears above the left soft key until you move to
other menus or functions.
Soft Keys
Press the two Soft Keys linked to the bottom of
the screen to perform the functions displayed
above them. The functions change depending on
the menu or test process. So it may be helpful to
think of the words appearing above them as part
of the keys. Some of the more common soft-key
functions are SELECT, BACK, and END.
POWER Key
Press the POWER button to turn the analyzer on
and off. The analyzer also turns on automatically
when you connect its test leads to a battery.
Title Bar
The title bar shows you the name of the current
menu, test tool, utility, or function.
Selection Area
The selection area below the Title Bar contains
selectable items or dialog boxes that display
information or require a response.
Menu Screen Arrows
When displayed in menu screens, the menu
screen arrows show you which ARROW key on
the keypad to press to display other icons or
screens. The Up and Down Menu Screen Arrows,
for example, indicate when to press the UP
( ) and DOWN ( ) ARROW keys to display the
screens above and below the current screen.
T he Left and Right Menu Screen Arrows tell you
when to use the LEFT ( ) or RIGHT ( ) ARROW
keys to select an icon.
When displayed under a list of options, the menu
screen arrows show you which keypad arrow to
press to highlight a character or item in a list.
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