13Getting Started with the Spectrum Analyzer Measurement ApplicationMaking a Basic MeasurementPresetting the signal analyzerThe preset function provides a known starting point for making measurements. Theanalyzer has two main types of preset:User Preset Restores the analyzer to a user-defined state.Mode Preset This type of preset restores the currently selected mode to adefault state.For details, see the help or User’s and Programmer’s Reference.Creating a user presetIf you constantly use settings which are not the normal defaults, use the followingsteps to create a user-defined preset:Example: A submenu key allows you to view a new menu of softkeysrelated to the submenu key category.Choice Allows you to make a selection from a list of values.Example: A choice key displays the currently selected submenu choice,in this example, dBm. When the choice is made, the submenuautomatically returns.Ad just Highlights the softkey and sets the active function.Examples: Press this type of key and enter a value.The default for softkeys with an automatic (Auto) or manual(Man) choice is automatic. After you enter a value, theselection changes to manual. You can also press the softkeytwice to change to manual.Step Action1 Set analyzer parameters asdesired2 Set the current parametersas the user preset state• Press User Preset, Save User Preset3 To select a preset state • Press User Preset, User Preset
