CSA7000B Series & TDS7000B Series Instruments User Manual
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Accessing Online Help
This manual represents only part of the user assistance available to you — the
online help system, integrated as part of the instrument user interface, provides
quick-to-access support for operating this instrument. This section describes the
help system and how to access it.
This instrument provides the following help resources online:
H Help Topics
H Programmers Guide
Much of the information you need to operate this instrument and use it effec-
tively is found online, where you can quickly access it and display it on your
instrument screen. You need to access the online documentation for most
operating information.
A few keys to remember when using online help follow:
H Use online help when you want to minimize interruption to your work flow.
Help Topics are there when you need more details about a feature.
H Use the manuals for instructions on putting the instrument into service, for
procedures on reinstalling its product software, for listings of specifications,
and for overviews of features and their operation.
H Use the online Programmers Guide, either displayed on the instrument
screen, or on your windows-equipped PC, for support on operating the
instrument from the GPIB.
How to Use Online Help
Use the procedure steps that follow to access contextual help and to learn how to
search the help system for more information.
Overview To use online help Contro l elements and resources
Prerequisites
1. The instrument must be powered up and running.
See Installation, page 1--5.