Set Complete Powerdown Timeout; Manage Instrument Memory - GE SCOUT100-Ex Reference Manual

Set Complete Powerdown Timeout

After a set period of time in Sleep Mode (1 hour by default), complete
powerdown will switch your instrument off. The change the default time
period for the Complete Powerdown Timeout:
1. Press Options on the main menu.
2. Press
Battery Pwr Mngmnt.
3. Press
Complete Powerdown.
4. Enter a value in hours (1-9999).
5. Press .

Manage Instrument Memory

Your instrument's internal memory requires occasional maintenance to
ensure it operates efficiently. Storing large numbers of recordings on
your instrument significantly extends data transfer time. As with PCs, the
storage performance decreases as the instrument memory gets
fragmented with use.
The following topics explain:
How to check the available memory on your instrument
•
The types of memory warnings you may encounter over time
•
The procedures for freeing instrument memory and formatting
•
the instrument's internal memory card.
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