Data Communications; Connecting Two Fx-9700Ge Units; Before Starting Data Communications - Casio FX-9700GE Service Manual

5. DATA COMMUNICATIONS

• Through you can transfer programs between the fx-9700GE and another fx-9700GE, an fx-7700GB, an
fx-7700GE or an fx-8700GB, all of the examples in this manual cover data transfer with another fx-9700GE
only.

5-1. Connecting Two fx-9700GE Units

The following procedure describes how to connect two Power Graphic units with an optional SB-62 connecting
cable for transfer of programs between them.
To Connect Two fx-9700GE Units
1. Check to make sure that the power of both fx-9700GE units is off.
2. Remove the covers from the connectors of the two Power Graphic units.
• Be sure you keep the connector covers in a safe place so you can replace them after you finish your
program communications.
3. Connect the two units using the SB-62 cable.
Important
• Keep the connectors of the fx-9700GE covered when you are not using them.

5-2. Before Starting Data Communications

Before actually starting data communications, you should first enter the LINK Mode from the Main Menu.
To Enter the LINK Mode
Highlight the LINK icon on the Main Menu.
MENU
Press to display the LINK Mode.
EXE
EXE
The following are the operations that can be selected from the function menu at the bottom of the display, Press
the function key below the operation you want to perform.
(TRN) ............. Transmit
F1
(RCV) ............. Receive
F2
(PRM) ............. Parameter settings
F6
SB-62 cable
COMMUNICATION
PARITY : EVEN
BPS : 9600
F1: TRANSMIT
F2: RECEIVE
F3: PARAMETERS
TRN RCV
F1 F2
– 9 –
PRM
F6