AFG3000 Series Arbitrary/Function Generators Reference Manual 2-1
ReferenceThis section describes the menus associated with each front-panel menu button or
control.
Menu System
The user interface of the AFG3000 Series Arbitrary/Function Generators was
designed for easy access to specialized functions through the menu structure.
When you push a front panel-button, the arbitrary/function generator displays the
corresponding menu on the right side of the screen. The menu shows the options
that are available when you push the unlabeled bezel buttons directly to the right of
the screen. (Some documentation may also refer to the bezel buttons as side-menu
buttons or soft keys.)
Using the Menu System The arbitrary/function generator uses the following methods to display menu
options:
Submenu Selection. For some menus, you can use the bezel button to choose the
submenus. For example, when you push the I/O Interface bezel button in the Util-
ity menu, the arbitrary/function generator displays the I/O Interface submenu
(GPIB or Ethernet).
Action. The arbitrary/function generator displays the type of action that will imme-
diately occur when you push an action bezel button. For example, when you push
the front-panel Save button and then push the Save bezel button, the arbitrary/func-
tion generator saves the settings immediately.
Option Buttons. The arbitrary/function generator uses a different button for each
option. The currently selected option is highlighted. For example, the instrument
displays various language options when you push the Utility menu button and then
push the Language bezel button. To select the option, push the corresponding but-
ton. Option button is also called radio button.
Toggle. For some menus, pushing a bezel button will toggle the corresponding
menu options. For example, when you push the Power On bezel button in the Util-
ity menu, it will toggle between Default and Last. Pushing the Beeper bezel but-
ton will toggle between On and Off.