, located on the top right of the E4990A help viewer.This help provides the user and programming documentation in an searchable electronic format for the E4990A Network Analyzer. This section describes the usage of this help system.
This help system is provided in Microsoft Compressed HTML Help format (.chm). This help can be also be viewed on a normal PC.
To open E4990A 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 E4990A.
By double-clicking E4990A_Help.chm (located in C:\Program Files (x86)\Agilent\E4990A\Help).
Context sensitive help is a great feature of the E4990A help. It allows you to get information about the selected softkey by pressing the Help key in the E4990A or by pressing F1 in a keyboard attached to the E4990A or by clicking the help button in a dialog box. It provides information relevant to the task that needs to be accomplished and reduces the time to search relevant information required to complete a task.
To close the E4990A help, click , located on the top right of the E4990A help viewer.
The E4990A help can be opened and viewed on a normal PC. The help file (E4990A_Help.chm) is located in the E4990A Network Analyzer storage at C:\Program Files (x86)\Agilent\E4990A\Help. Copy it to the local storage drive on your PC, then double-click it to view.
A web help is also available at http://www.keysight.com/find/e4990A-manual.
The Foc Key, located in the Entry Block, can be used to switch between the E4990A Measurement View and Help View.
The E4990A help system provides several ways to navigate through the information related to the use of E4990A Network Analyzer. These sections describe the navigation system of the E4990A 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 E4990A help. The Glossary tab contains explanation of the terms significant to the E4990A Network Analyzer. 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 used in the E4990A 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 E4990A help which contains Quick Access to chapters in the help. The Back and Forward options can be used to toggle between visited topics. The Print option can be used to print the selected, or all the topics of the E4990A help.
Quick access, located on the Home Page of the E4990A help, is a convenient and quick way to access the contents of the E4990A help.
Naming Conventions Used in this Help
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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 E4990A) are displayed in Blue color, Bold in Verdana with 12 pt size. |
Trace Max Foc Marker |
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Softkeys |
Also known as menu keys, are the names of menu that appear in the Firmware (Software) of E4990A and are displayed as Bold in Arial with 12 pt size. |
Auto Scale All Allocate Channels |
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BLOCK Names |
E4990A Front Panel is divided into 7 blocks. These blocks are displayed in ALL CAPS, Green Color, Bold in Arial with 12 pt size, followed by the word 'Block'. |
RESPONSE Block ENTRY Block STIMULUS Block |
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Note |
This Note sign denotes important information. It calls attention to a condition that is essential for the user 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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