Getting Started; General Guidelines - Planet NOVASwitch GSW-800S User Manual

3.2 Getting Started

3.2.1 General Guidelines

GSW-800S allows users to configure the machine via
menu-driven screens. To work within the menu, please follow
the guidelines shown in Table 3-1.
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tems
OBJECTS Objects are strings of characters on the screen. Each
object represents a distinct function. There are a few
kinds of objects.
INFO OBJECTS They only display information or messages and cannot
be changed. The cursor never stops at them either.
COMMANDS They provide function trigger or menu navigation. When
highlighted, an "Enter" key triggers the object and the
OBJECTS
function or navigation is performed.
LIST OBJECTS They provide a list of predefined values for the selection.
The "Space" key starts the selection process and "Enter"
key confirms the selection. The Ctrl-X key cancels the
process and reverts the original value
VALUE OBJECTS The user can change them. The "Enter" key starts the
edit process. The user can then input the desired value.
If the change value is not a desire one, press the "Ctrl-X"
to cancel the edit process.
CURRENT There are many distinct objects on the command screen.
OBJECTS The one that is currently being accessed is highlighted.
ARROWS KEY Provides navigation functions.
TAB KEY The Tab key is used to access the next object. Some
terminal or terminal emulation program might not be able
to provide Arrow keys correctly, such as some versions
of Microsoft HyperTerminal. The Tab key is the only way
to navigate the screen with those terminals.
ENTER KEY The Enter key is used extensively to start a selected
function, to start or end the editing process, or to access
the next level of menu functions.
Ctrl-X key When a list selection or text editing is being performed,
the Ctrl-X key can be used to cancel the change and
revert to original value.
ESC KEY When menu selection is being performed, the ESC key
exit the current menu level and enters the upper level.
SPACE KEY When a List Object is performed, the Space key starts
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