Formatting A Floppy Disk - HP 8712ET User Manual

NOTE
Change to a
Directory
Remove a
Directory
CAUTION
Using Instrument Functions
Saving and Recalling Measurement Results
You can also change to a directory and use
subdirectory. The number of characters in a directory and subdirectory
path cannot exceed the MS-DOS limitation of 63.
1. Press the
change to. Then press
directories, the current directory name appears in the top box of the
displayed table.
2. To change to the previous directory, highlight ..<PARENT> and press
Change Directory
3. To change to the disk's main or root directory, continue highlighting
and changing to the ..<PARENT> directory until the current
directory name in the top box is simply a backslash "\."
1. A directory must be empty before it can be removed. If there are files
in the directory that you want to move elsewhere and delete, refer to
"Other File Utilities" on page 4-63
delete files.
2. Highlight the directory to be removed by using the front panel knob
or the
3. Press Remove Directory

Formatting a Floppy Disk

Unformatted floppy disks must be formatted before you can save data on
them. The analyzer's internal non-volatile RAM disk and internal
volatile RAM disk do not need to be formatted.
All information on the disk will be erased during the formatting process.
1. Make sure the disk is not write protected by ensuring the write
protect tab is in the proper position.
2. Insert the disk into the analyzer's disk drive.
3. Press
SAVE RECALL
Format 3.5" Disk YES
4. It will take approximately 2.5 minutes for the disk to be formatted.
4-66
Make Directory
keys to highlight the directory you want to
Change Directory
to return to the disk's previous directory.
for information on how to copy and
keys.
.
File Utilities
.
to create a
. After changing
Format Disk Menu
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