Resetting The Multimeter; Using The Configuration Keys - Agilent Technologies 3458A User Manual

(unshifted).
Resetting the
Many times during operation, you may wish to return to the power-on state.
The front panel Reset key returns you to the power-on state without having
Multimeter
to cycle the multimeter's power. To reset the multimeter, press:
Reset
The multimeter begins the reset process with a display test which illuminates
all display elements including the annunciators as shown in Figure 8. (By
holding down the Reset key, the multimeter continuously performs its
display test).
Figure 8. Display Test
Caution
Pressing the shifted front panel Reset key performs the
power-on sequence which has the same effect as cycling the
multimeter's power. This destroys any stored reading and
compressed subprograms, sets the power-on SRQ bit in the
status register (these functions are discussed later in this
manual), resets the A/D converter reference frequency and
performs the power-on self test. Executing the RESET
command from the alphabetic command menu (MENU keys)
returns the mulitmeter to the power-on state but does not
perform the power-on sequence. The MENU keys are discussed
later in this chapter.
Using the
The configuration keys (unshifted MENU keys) let you rapidly access the
most frequently used multimeter features. Table 8 shows each key, the
Configuration Keys
corresponding multimeter command, and the function of each. (These
functions are discussed in detail in Chapters 3 and 4.)
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