Entry Block - Agilent Technologies ENA Series User Manual

Overview of Functions
Front Panel: Names and Functions of Parts

8. ENTRY Block

A group of keys used for entering numeric data.
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Keys (numeric keys)
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Type numeric characters or a decimal point at the position
of the cursor in the data entry area.
Alternately changes the sign (+, −) of a numeric value in
the data entry area.
Adds a prefix to the numeric data typed by using the
numeric key and and then enters that data. One of the
two prefixes written on the surface of the key is
automatically selected depending on the parameter to be
entered. is entered without a prefix.
Turns off the data entry bar if it is displayed. If the dialog
box is displayed, cancels the entry and closes the dialog
box. If the data entry bar and dialog box are not displayed,
turns the softkey menu display on/off.
Deletes a character to the left of the cursor (|) in the data
entry area. When two or more characters in the data entry
area are selected (highlighted), deletes all of the
characters selected.
Changes the selection (focus) among the objects to be
manipulated by the NAVIGATION block keys and
ENTRY block keys. The objects to be manipulated by the
NAVIGATION block keys and ENTRY block keys
include softkey menus, data entry areas, tables (e.g.,
segment tables, limit tables, and marker tables), and
dialog boxes. When two or more of these are displayed on
the screen and need selecting, use this key to change the
selection (focus) among the objects to be manipulated.
When a softkey menu is selected, the menu name area at
the top of the menu is displayed in blue. When a data
entry area is selected, the data entry bar is displayed in
blue. When a table is selected, the frame of the table
window is displayed in light gray. While a dialog box is
displayed, the focus is fixed on the dialog box and cannot
be changed.
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