Using Softkeys; Entering Basic Statements From The Front Panel Keys - Agilent Technologies 4396B Gpib Programming Manual

Using Softkeys

Pressing through on the keyboard performs the same function as pressing a softkey on
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the front panel.

Entering BASIC Statements from the Front Panel Keys

The analyzer's Instrument BASIC allows you to enter and execute statements from the front
panel keys (if the external mini-DIN keyboard is not connected).
Press the following key and softkeys from the front panel:
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The Command Entry menu is displayed on the softkey menu area, and the active entry area
displays the letters, the digits 0 through 9, and some special characters including mathematical
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symbols. Three sets of letters can be scrolled using the step keys, and . To enter a
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"
statement, press the step keys for the desired letter set, rotate the knob until the arrow \ "
points at the rst letter, then press . Repeat this until the complete statement
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is entered, then press to execute the statement.
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