Using The "Smart" Menu Buttons - Simrad ES80 Reference Manual

Simrad ES80 Reference Manual
C : The
Setup menu
installation parameters and its communication with peripheral systems.
: The
D
Active menu
presentations shown by the ES80.
: The
E
Extras menu
all. This "menu" opens a small view to monitor key operational parameters.
Tip
Unless you need to make frequent changes to the operating parameters, you
may want to hide the menu from the ES80 presentation. This will give you more
space to present echo data. To hide the menu, select
retrieve it, select
Menu
on the left or right side of the ES80 presentation if you move the cursor to that position.

Using the "smart" menu buttons

Each menu provided by the ES80 contains several menu buttons. Each button shows the
purpose of the button. Some of them also display the current setting.
Depending on the properties of each individual button, several methods can be used
to change settings.
• You can increase or decrease parameter values by selecting [+] or [-] on the button.
• You can change parameter values by selecting the button, holding the mouse
depressed, and then move the cursor sideways.
• You can change parameter values by means of the scroll wheel on the mouse or
trackball.
• You can type settings using a computer keyboard (if you have one connected to your
Processor Unit).
• You can select settings from a small menu under the button.
• You can open a dedicated dialog box.
Selecting a numerical parameter using the +/-
buttons
1 Move the cursor to either side of the button.
2 Observe that the background colour changes.
a Click on the left side of the button to decrease the numerical value.
b Click on the right side of the button to increase the numerical value.
288
menu provides basic functions related to the ES80
Setup
menu offers parameters related to current views and data
Active
menu is - in spite of its name and location - not a menu at
Extras
one more time. When the menu is hidden, it is temporarily shown
on the top bar. To
Menu
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