User Manual

Operating the Instrument
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FPL1000
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external keyboard (e.g. arrow keys, ENTER key) operate as specified by Micro-
soft.
For most tasks, there are at least 2 alternative methods to perform them:
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Using the touchscreen
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Using other elements provided by the front panel, e.g. the keypad, rotary
knob, or arrow and position keys.
The measurement and instrument functions and settings can be accessed by
selecting one of the following elements:
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System and function keys on the front panel of the instrument
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Softkeys on the touchscreen
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Context menus for specific elements on the touchscreen
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Icons on the tool bar in the touchscreen
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Displayed setting on the touchscreen
6.2.1 Toolbar
Standard functions can be performed via the icons in the toolbar on the left side
of the screen.
You can hide the toolbar display, e.g. when using remote control, to enlarge
the display area for the measurement results ( "Setup" > "Display" > "Dis-
played Items" ).
See the R&S FPL1000 User Manual.
6.2.2 Softkeys
Softkeys are virtual keys provided by the software. Thus, more functions can be
provided than those that can be accessed directly via the function keys on the
instrument. Softkeys are dynamic, i.e. depending on the selected function key, a
different list of softkeys is displayed on the right side of the screen.
A list of softkeys for a certain function key is also called a menu. Softkeys can
either perform a specific function or open a dialog box.
Accessing the Functionality