HP C4405A - Colorado 14GB Tape Drive User Manual page 74

74 Tools
To identify a media:
1. Select Media from the Tools menu, then select Identify.
The Identify window appears. The device name and media name are
displayed.
2. To view the backup sets on the media, click Device View in the Identify
Progress window.
3. Select OK to close the Identify window.
Initialize
This command erases the media and prepares it for use.
To initialize a media:
Caution: Initializing a piece of media destroys all data on the media.
1. Select Media from the Tools menu, then select Initialize.
If the media contains data, you are prompted to confirm the initialize.
2. Click Yes to confirm the operation or No to cancel.
If you are using SCSI media, you may enter a new media name.
3. Click OK.
The Initialize Progress window appears.
Erase
This command erases all files on the media, and positions the media to start
recording.
To erase a piece of media:
Caution: Erasing destroys all data on the media.
1. Select Media from the Tools menu, then select Erase.
If the media contains data, a message box appears asking you to confirm
the erase.