Getting Started791. From the System tab, select User Preference.2. Select Startup Locking State.• Select Lock to automatically lock the unit when it is started.• Select Unlock to make the unit available to anyone when it is started.Locking and Unlocking a Test UnitTo prevent users from interfering with each other, an individual user can "lock" and takecontrol of a test unit. This is done using the Lock icon that appears on the GUI.Permission levels determine the user's ability to lock and unlock a test set. When youlock the test set, you can configure protocol processors, start tests, and perform generalproduct functions without the worry of contending for resources with another user.When a test set is locked by someone else, the icon is displayed.To unlock a test set locked by someone else:1. Select the Lock icon. The Lock/Unlock dialog box appears.2. Select Force Unlock. The command buttons change to "Lock and Exit" and"Lock."You must have Admin privileges to be able to force the unlock.3. Selecting one of the following causes the command buttons to change to "Unlockand Exit" and "Unlock", and the information boxes become available.• Lock and Exit - Locks the unit and automatically closes the dialog box. Toenter notes after the dialog box closes, select the locked icon to reopenthe dialog box.• Lock - Allows you to enter note information in the Circuit Info: and ContactInfo: boxes before closing the dialog box. The notes carry over to allprotocol processors in the test set. When a different test set is locked theuser can enter notes pertinent to it.4. To enter note information, select Circuit Info: and/or Contact Info:. The EnterUser String keyboard opens.5. Type notes and select Enter. The notes appear in their associated informationbox.MPA_e_manual_D07-00-129P_RevA00
