4. Do one of the following;

Edit station: Use [ ], [ ] and the [Backspace] key to make corrections.

Delete station: Erase station name with the [Backspace] key.

5.Press the [Enter] key twice.

6.Press the [Esc] key.

3.3Timer Programming

A built-in timer allows you to automatically receive and transmit files. 10 timer programs can be registered.

Registering Timer Programs

1.Press function key [F5]. Press the [2] key to select Timer Op- eration Entry. The screen should look something like Figure 3- 7.

Timer Operation Entry

Timer Operation List

Create

Change

Timer Operation Set Up

Operation

:

 

 

Station

:

 

 

Start Time

:

0: 0: 0

Stop Time

:

0: 0: 0

Receive/Send

: Receive Send

File to Send

:

 

 

Figure 3-7 Timer operation entry screen

2.If Create is not underlined, press [ ], [ ] and the [Enter] key to underline it.

3.Enter a suitable operation name on the Operation line. Any alphanumeric characters may be used. See note 2 on the next page.

4.Place the cursor on the Station line. Press the [ ] key to dis- play the Station List. Select a station and press the [Enter] key.

3-5

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RC-1500-1T specifications

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