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3.1.5
Saving message files
You can save message files to a floppy disk two ways:
By "Save Text" (files remains on the display), or
By "Close Text" (files is saved and display is cleared).
Formatting floppy disks
Before you can save a file to a floppy disk the disk must be formatted. Formatting
prepares the disk for use with the system.
1. Insert blank floppy disk label side up in the disk drive on the terminal unit.
2. Press the [F1] key to show the File menu.
3. Press [9] to select Format Disk and press the [Enter] key.
4. Select disk type, 1.44 KB for 2HD or 720 KB for 2DD, and press the [Enter]
key.
5. You are asked if it is all right to format the disk. Select Yes and press the
[Enter] key.
6. Press the [Enter] key again to format the disk.
Saving message file, retaining file on screen
1. Press [F1] and [4] to select Save Text. The display should look something like
the figure shown below. (If name is already entered, press the [Backspace]
key successively to erase data.)
2. Enter file name (max. eight characters plus three-character extension) and
press the [Enter] key.
Drive A:
Select Disk Type
Selecting disk type
Save Text
Saving File Name
(file name)
Save file prompt
(ex.) FURUNO-1.TXT
Maximum
8 characters
Sample file name
3. TELEX COMMUNICATIONS
1.44MB
720KB
Extension name (3 characters)
may be entered.
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