, located on the top right of the E4982A help viewer.This help provides operation and programming documentation in a searchable electronic format for the E4982A LCR Meter. This section describes the usage of this help system.
This help system is provided in Microsoft Compressed HTML Help format (E4982A_Help.chm). This help can be also be viewed on a normal PC.
To open E4982A help, use either of the following methods:
By pressing the Help key located in the ENTRY Block.
By pressing the F1 key on a keyboard attached with the E4982A.
By double-clicking E4982_Help.chm (located in D:\Agilent\Help).
To close the E4982A help, click , located on the top right of the E4982A help viewer.
The E4982A help can be opened and viewed on a normal PC. The help file (E4982_Help.chm) is located in the E4982A LCR Meter hard disk at D:\Agilent\Help. Copy it to a local hard disk drive on your PC, then double-click it to view.
Context sensitive help is a special feature of the E4982A help which allows you to get information about the selected softkey by pressing the Help key on the E4982A or by pressing F1 on a keyboard attached to the E4982A or by clicking the help button in the dialog box. This special feature is known as context sensitive help as you receive information quickly based on the area you are working on in the firmware of the E4982A. It reduces the search time of relevant information required to complete a task.
The Foc Key, located in the Entry Block, can be used to switch between the E4982A Measurement View and Help View.
The E4982A help system provides several ways to navigate through the information related to the use of E4982A LCR Meter. This section describes the navigation system of the E4982A help which consists of:
Navigation bar comprises of tabs related to Contents, Index, Search and Glossary. The Contents tab contains the main navigational structure of the E4982A help. The Glossary tab contains a text explanation of the terms significant to the E4982A LCR Meter. The Index tab is an additional tool that can be used to navigate different topics according to their alphabetical listing. The Search tab can be used to search any term/phrase in the E4982A online Help.
The toolbar can be used to navigate through the help. The Home option can be used to return to the home page of the E4982A help, containing Quick Access to chapters in the help. The Back and Forward option can be used to toggle between visited topics. The Print option can be used to print selected or all topics in the E4982A help.
Quick access, located on the Home Page of the E4982A help, is a convenient and quick way to access the contents of the E4982A help.
Naming Conventions Used in this Help
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Normal Text |
Normal text is displayed in Verdana, 12 pt. |
This is normal text. |
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File Name/Path |
File names and path associated with them as displayed as Bold in Arial with 12 pt size. |
C:\Documents and Settings\test.txt example2.xls |
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Hard keys |
Hard Keys (Keys located on the Front panel of E4982A) are displayed in Blue color, Bold in Verdana with 12 pt size. |
List Meas Foc Compen |
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Softkeys |
Also knows as menu keys, are the names of menu appearing in the Firmware (Software) of E4982A and are displayed as Bold in Arial with 12 pt size. |
Parameter Clear Bin Count Meas Setup |
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Soft Links |
Soft links displays a Popup window containing detailed information about a particular topic. There are two type of Popup: 1. Graphical PopupGraphical Popup windows can contain graphics as well as text.
2. Text Only PopupText only Popup windows can contain only text and are displayed with a yellow background.
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Click here to see an example of a graphical popup window.
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Hard Links |
Hard links shifts the focus of the active window to display more information about a particular topic.
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BLOCK Names |
E4982A Front Panel is divided into 8 blocks. These blocks are displayed in ALL CAPS, Green Color, Bold in Arial with 12 pt size, followed by the word 'Block'. |
SETUP Block MEASUREMENT Block CAL/COMPEN Block |
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Note |
This Note sign denotes important information. It calls attention to a condition that is essential for you to understand. |
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Caution |
This Caution sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice or condition that if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the instrument. |
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Warning |
This warning sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice or condition that if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury or death to personnel. |
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