AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-1
Operating Basics
This section provides the following info rmation:
The Controls and Connectors subsection describes the instrument buttons,
controls, connectors, and typical screen displays.
The Menu Operations subsection describes how to operate menus and enter
numeric and text values.
The File Management subsection describes the overview of the instrument
commands and operations for file management tasks.
The Editor Overview subsection introduces t he wav eform edit or functions a nd
operations.
The Setup Overview subsection describes the SETUP screen, and simple
operations.
The Theory of Operation subsection describes the electrical operation of the
AWG710&A WG710B Arbi trary Waveform Generator

Controls and Connectors

Front Panel Figures 2-1, 2-3, and 2-4 show the locations of the front–panel controls and
connectors.
CAUTION. To pr e v ent data corrupt ion, do not push th e eject b utton whi le the LED
is on. Doing so can cause data corruption on the floppy disk and cause the
instrument to hang up. If this happens, turn power off then back on again.
To prevent damage to the instrument, do not apply any external voltage to the
output connector or marker connector.