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Ranger Computers RANGERDISK2 User Manual

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RANGERDISK2
PC COMPATIBLE DISK DRIVE FOR THE
CAMBRIDGE Z88
USER GUIDE
6 RANGERDISK 2 SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
4.4.5 Save to Disk
4.4.6 Catalogue Disk
4.4.7 Select Disk Directory
4.4.8 View Disk File
4.4.9 Load from Disk
4.4.10 Erase Disk File
4.4.11 Rename Disk file
4.4.13 Erase Disk Directory
4.4.16 DISKFILER 2 Options

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    RANGERDISK2 PC COMPATIBLE DISK DRIVE FOR THE CAMBRIDGE Z88 USER GUIDE CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 2 FILE TRANSFER 3 INSTALLATION 4 OPERATOR INFORMATION 4.1 General 4.2 Operation 4.3 AC Operation 4.4 RANGERDISK 2 Functions 4.4.1 Catalogue Z88 4.4:2 Select Z88 Device 4.4.3 Select Z88 Directory...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    RongerDisk 2 User Guide 1. Introduction RANGERDISK 2 is a compact, 3.5" IBM-compatible floppy disk drive for the Cambridge Z88 Portable computer. About the Cambridge Z88. The Z88 computer is often used as an extension of desk-top PC systems, allowing users to take data into the field and to bring back reports, notes and correspondence written "on the move".
  • Page 3 RangerDisk 2 User Guide The Z88 RANGERDISK 2 package. The Z88 RANGERDISK 2 package consists of the RANGERDISK 2 Disk Drive, an AC adapter, an application EPROM cartridge for the Z88 containing the DISKFILER 2 utility, a connecting cable and this manual.

  • Page 4: File Transfer

    RangerDisk 2 User Guide 2.0 FILE TRANSFER DISKFILER 2 transfers one or several files from the RAM memory of the Z88 to the disk or from the disk to the RAM memory of the Z88. In order to make full use of all of the facilities provided by DISKFILER 2, it is necessary to understand the way that files, directories and disks are implemented in both the PC-compatible disk and the Z88.
  • Page 5 RangerDisk 2 User Guide If the user just specifies the filename, DISKFILER 2 will add the Default Device and the Default Directory automatically, thus giving a complete specification. If the user specifies the filename and the directory, DISKFILER 2 will just add the Default Device, again giving a complete specification.

  • Page 6: Installation

    RangerDsk 2 User Guide 3. Installation DISKFILER 2 can be installed in any Z88 with at least 128K of expansion RAM in slot 1. When invoked, the program uses a maximum of 24K of this memory. - The DISKFILER 2 program resides on an EPROM which can be inserted into either slot 2 or slot 3 of the Z88.
  • Page 7 RangerDisk 2 User Guide key followed by 'ZD' • Press the On entering DISKFILER 2 the user is presented with a screen display split vertically into three sections, known as windows. This screen is the main command screen and is the state of the display when DISKFILER 2 is waiting for the user to request an operation.

  • Page 8: Operator Information

    NEVER use any other type of adapter. DO NOT attempt to connect the RANGERDISK 2 adapter to your Z88: serious damage may result. Adapters for use in overseas countries and in vehicles are also available: please contact Ranger Computers for details. 4.4 RANGERDISK 2 Functions Function Name Shortcut Catalogue Z88 <>CF...

  • Page 9: Catalogue Z88

    RangerDisk 2 User Guide Create Disk Directory Disk Directory <>CD <>ED <> Erase Change Disk "ESC" Format Disk Options <> 4..4.1. Catalogue Z88 C o d e < > Presents a ;catalogue of files in the currently selected Z88 device and directory.
  • Page 10 RangerDisk 2 User Guide <>FS 4.4.5. Save to Disk Code Saves marked File or Files to disk under the same name. If no file is <> marked, prompts for file name of source file and destination file. Note that DISKFILER 2 will default to the selected device and directory if none is specified.
  • Page 11 RangerDisk 2 User Guide 4.4.9. Load from disk Code <>FL or files Fetches marked file into a file of the same name in the device and directory selected. If file is marked, prompts for source and destination filenames . Directory names may be inclu- ded in the destination name, otherwise the selected device and directory name will be used.

  • Page 12: Format Disk

    RangerDisk 2 User Guide 4.4.13. Erase Disk Directory Code <>ED Allows removal of a disk directory. The disk directory must be empty before removal is actioned. 4.4.14. Change Disk "ESC" This function must be carried out each time the disk in the RANGERDISK 2 drive is changed.

  • Page 13: Marking Files

    RangerDiisk 2 User Guide When any of the three file conversion options are set, DISKFILER 2 puts a warning triangle symbol in the OZ area on the right hand side of the display. This is to bring to your attention any file conversion option which may have been set accidentally.

  • Page 14: Alternative Applications

    5.2 Special applications An applications programming manual for RANGERDISK 2 is available from Ranger Computers. The manual describes the communication protocol used by the disk drive and contains sufficient information to allow the programmer to carry out disk operations on any computer that has an RS-232 port and can support the correct communications format.
  • Page 15 RangerDisk 2 User Guide 6. Specifications 6.1 Basic Specifications Disk Format: MS-DOS3.3 Compatible Media Capacity: 1.44M Bytes formatted 3.5" IBM PS/2 compatible hard jacket floppy Type: disk Approx. M.T.B.F. : 10,000 Hours M.T.T.R. : 20 Minutes Mechanism life: 5 Years Dimensions: 180mm (L) x 117mm (W) 45mm (H)
  • Page 16 60g shock for lOmS. ®1992 Z88 Users' Club, 68 Wellington Street, Long Eaton, Nottinghom, NG10 4NG. Tel/Fax: 0602 726307. ®1989 Ranger Computers Ltd, Ranger House, 2 Meeting Lane, Duston, Northampton, NN5 6JG. Tel: Fax: 0604 589200. 0604 589505.

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