# Getting Started

The following chapter presents a sample session with a R&S ZVA network analyzer and explains how to solve basic tasks that you will frequently encounter when working with the instrument.

| Before starting any measurement on your network analyzer, please note the instructions given in Chapter Preparing for Use .

In the System Overview
you will find detailed information on customizing the instrument and the display according to your personal preferences. For a systematic explanation of all menus, functions and parameters and background information refer to the Manual Control
reference.

Use the Measurement Wizard
in the System menu to perform a standard S-parameter measurement in a straightforward way. The wizard provides a series of dialogs where you can select the test setup, screen configuration and measurement parameters, configure the essential channel settings and perform a guided calibration.

Measurement stages in the wizard

The different dialogs of the measurement wizard correspond to the typical stages of any measurement:

1. Select the test setup

2. Select the measurement parameters and the diagram areas

3. Define the sweep range

4. Adjust the receiver and source settings (measurement bandwidth, source power)

5. Perform a calibration

Reflection Measurements

Basic Tasks

In the following we assume that you are familiar with standard Windows dialogs and mouse operation. Refer toUsing Front Panel Keys
and Data Entry
to learn how to access instrument functions and control dialogs without a mouse and keyboard.