Anritsu Series MS278XB operation manual Windows XP Configuration

Preparation for Use Configuration

Windows XP Configuration

This section describes the various aspects of the instrument outside of the main instrument software (Signature application). It specifically addresses the various configurations and properties of the “open” Windows XP environment that are set at the Factory.

Caution: Changing some of the default Windows XP settings may cause a loss of instrument control or undesired instrument behavior. Changing the Windows Regional and Language Options settings may cause unstable front panel operation. These settings must be maintained as English (United States) as is set at the factory by default.

Several of the Windows XP settings (primarily Desktop settings, Folder options, and Task Bar settings) can be saved and recalled using the File and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP (“migwiz.exe” accessed from the command line).

Note: The Quick Launch properties and Power Savings settings do not get saved using the “migwiz.exe” tool.

User Installed Applications and Data

If Signature requires service or calibration, the system may be returned to factory specifications and reimaged with a standard software configuration. User installed applications and data may be lost and unable to be retrieved. It is advised that user data be backed up or copied and retained by the user. Applications will need to be reinstalled from their original installation disks. A complete system restore from a previous user backup is not advised after service or calibration as this will result in the new calibrations being overwritten, thus voiding the calibration accuracy.

Desktop Properties

Background—Wallpaper set to None.

Screen Saver—Set to None.

Fonts—Size set to Large Fonts and the font properties for the Menu category set to Tahoma 14 with a size of 30.

Power Savings—In the “Home/Office Desk Power Scheme” group, the “Turn Off monitor” setting should be set to “Never.”

User Accounts

There is one User Account set up by default:

SignatureUser—This account is password protected (the password is “2780”). A password is necessary for the Remote Desktop feature to work. This account is the default account and is set to Auto Logon.

Directory Structure

The following Directory Structure is used for installation of Signature related programs, files, etc.:

•C:\Signature: Root Directory

•C:\Signature\SignatureHelpSystem: Contains Help Files, Application Notes, Manuals, Examples, Data Sheets, etc.

•C:\Signature\Bin: Contains Instrument Binary Files

•C:\Signature\Dependencies: Contains Calibration Data, Initialization Files, etc.

•C:\Signature\Setup: Contains Instrument Setup Files

•C:\Signature\External Applications: Contains Executable Files for

Option 41 (WiMAX Modulation Analysis) and Option 52 (Phase Noise Measurements)

MS278XB OM 2-7