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Formatting Media (Format)
The process of preparing external memory or floppy disks so that they can be used with the HPi-6 is called
"initialization" (formatting).
In certain cases, particularly with floppy disks, the media is formatted for a specific type of device. If the
media format does not match the HPi-6's, you will not be able to use that media with the HPi-6.
1.
Connect the external memory to the External Memory connector.
2.
Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.
3.
Press the
button.
4.
Press the
The "File" screen appears.
5.
Press the
button.
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6.
Press the
button.
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Initialization of the external memory begins.
When initialization is completed, you're returned to the "File" screen.
cursor button to select <Functions>, then press the [
cursor button to select <File>, then press the [
cursor right button to select <Format>, then press the [
cursor right button to select <OK>, then press the [
Saving the Performance
If connecting an optional
floppy disk drive, substitute
"floppy disk" wherever the
term "external memory"
]
appears here.
NOTE
When an external memory is
] button.
initialized, all of the data
saved on the external
memory is erased. If you're
]
formatting a used external
memory for reuse, be sure to
check first to make sure the
external memory doesn't
contain any data you don't
want to lose.
NOTE
You cannot select <Format>
without any external memory
connected to the External
Memory connector.
When initializing floppy disks,
check to make sure that the
]
disk's write protect tab is slid
to the "write" position.
NOTE
Do not remove the storage
media until the initialization
is completed.
NOTE
If "Error" appears on screen,
take a look at "Error Message"
(p. 104).
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