Front Panel Operating Tasks
2500A Series Operation Manual, 34172 Revision C, March 2008
2.4.1.2
Errors During Power-Up
If any problems occur during the power-up process, error codes or other user messages will be shown in
the display. If the power-up process encounters problems, go to Appendix B, “Error Messages” for more
information.
2.4.2
Basic Operating Tasks
This section explains how to perform some basic operating tasks.
2.4.2.1
Resetting the System/Sanitization Procedure
The 2500A Series uses non-volatile memory (NVRAM), which is preserved with a battery for storing the
Instrument’s current state, saved setups, and lists. In certain situations, it might be desirable to return the
instrument to the state it was in when received from the factory. The following procedure explains how
to reset the instrument.
1. Using the power switch on the front panel, turn the 2500A’s power off.
2. Power up the 2500A.
3. Press and hold the PRESET button at some point while the “INITIALIZING GT2500” screen is dis-
played.
4. When the “Resetting Memory...” screen is displayed, release the PRESET button.
The system will continue to power up normally. All information stored in the memory locations will be
cleared, and the system will be reset to factory default settings.
2.4.2.2
Entering and Modifying Parameters
Parameters in the 2500A menus can be modified using the numeric keypad, Step Up and Step Down but-
tons, or the rotary knob.
To select a menu item so that its associated parameter can be modified, first press one of the menu but-
tons (CW, RAMP, SYSTEM, AM, FM, or PM), then press the softkey that is adjacent to the menu item
for the parameter you wish to modify.
The following three methods can be used to modify the parameter associated with a selected menu item.
NOTE:
Some of the parameter modification methods might not be available when modifying certain
parameters. For example, all three methods are generally available to modify numeric param-
eters, but direct entry is not available for modifying parameters in which a state is changed.
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