
Description and Basic Operation of the SDA-5500 and 5510: User Interface Elements
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Fig. 13-3 The Alphanumeric Keys
Alpha Entry Mode
Most numeric keys have alphabetic characters printed on them. These
characters can be accessed when the alpha entry indicator appears in the
title bar. In the alpha entry mode, a cursor appears below the active position.
Repeated pressing of an alphanumeric key sequences through the values
printed on the key. After the desired character is selected, the cursor is
moved to the next position using the left or right diamond keys. Special
characters are available using the up and down diamond keys.
Numeric Entry Mode
In the numeric entry mode, only the numerals 0 through 9 and the decimal
point can be entered. When negative values are allowed, pressing the FCN
and +/- keys toggles between positive and negative values. The numeric
value may also be increment and decremented using the up and down
diamond keys.
Always finish numeric entries by pressing the Enter key.
Multiple Choice Mode
This mode allows you to use the diamond keys to sequence through a series
of choices that appear in the Edit Box.
Printing
Any measurement mode screen can be printed directly. When you press the
Print key, the current measurement screen is printed. To print a
measurement file, simply view the file and print it as you would a current
measurement screen.
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