Chapter 2. Initial Setup
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2.4.1 Screen (cont).The middle of the screen shown in Figure 6 on page 15 is the work area,
which displays the measured parameters, numeric measurements, and both
bar and line graphs. (When you enter a selection on the Menu Bar discussed
in Chapter 3, Programming Site Data, this area displays menu prompts.) A
line at the bottom of the area also displays error code messages, which are
described in more detail in Chapter 9, Diagnostics and Troubleshooting.
The system tray displays icons that indicate meter operations not otherwise
shown. Table3 below lists the icons and their meanings.
The bottom of the screen displays the three function key options: F1, F2
and F3. These keys have different functions, depending on the task you are
performing.
Table 3: Icons in the System Tray
Icon Function Meaning
IR Transfer IR data transfer in progress.
Alert Indicates the meter encountered an
error in operation.
Log Indicates a log is pending (no marks)
or running (marks).
Heating/
cooling Indicates heating or cooling energy
mode.
Stopwatch Calibration Gate Operation: Watch is
stopped when the gate is closed, or
runs when it is open.
Snapshot
(To file) Indicates that the Snapshot function
has been activated, so users can take
screen captures (see page 130).
(To Printer)