Data Entry Methods; Menu Icons; Option Buttons; Scrolling Lists - Midtronics inTELLECT EXP Instruction Manual

Chapter 2: Description

Data Entry Methods

To perform a particular test or function, the tester will ask for different types of information. This means
that the methods you use to enter information will change depending on the type of information re-
quested. The four types of entry methods are described below.

Menu icons

A menu icon is a graphical representation of a function you can select, such as the Diode Icon in
the DMM Menu. To select an icon, use the LEFT or RIGHT ARROW key to highlight it. Highlighting
changes the icon to a white picture on a black background. To confi rm your selection, press the
appropriate soft key.

Option Buttons

Some lists have option buttons before each item. To select an item, use the UP/DOWN ARROW keys
to move the dot into the button next to the item you want. You can also use the alphanumeric keypad
to enter the number preceding the option button. To confi rm your selection, press the appropriate soft
key.

Scrolling Lists

Scrolling lists contain items that extend above and below the screen or the selection box that contains
them. To indicate that there are more items, the symbols appear to the right of the fi rst visible or
highlighted item on the list.
To select from this type of list, use the UP/DOWN ARROW keys to scroll to the item, or use the keypad
to enter your choice, and press the appropriate soft key.

Alphanumeric Entry

Some selections require you to use the alphanumeric keypad. These "user-defi ned" selections have
a blinking horizontal line (cursor) to the right of the last character.
Use the UP/DOWN ARROW keys to highlight a line for editing. Display the character, symbol, or
number you want by rapidly pressing its key as many times as needed. If you pause, the cursor moves
to the right. To backspace, press the LEFT ARROW key. Use the RIGHT ARROW key to add a space.
Use the UP/DOWN ARROW keys to highlight a line for editing. When fi nished, press the appropriate
soft key to save your settings.
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