Formatting a Disk

2. Choose the type of format you want:

Solving Problems with Saving or Recalling Files

If you encounter a problem when you are storing flies to disk, or the analyzer internal memory, check the following list for possible causes:

w Look in the analyzer display message area. The analyzer may show a message that will identify the problem. Refer to the “Error Messages” chapter if you view a message.

nMake sure that you are NCYI using a single-sided floppy disk in the analyzer disk drive.

nMake sure that you are using a formatted disk.

nMake sure that the disk has not been formatted with the LIF-HFS (hierarchical ille system) extensions as the analyzer does not support this format.

If Yim Are Using an External Disk Drive

nMake sure that the analyzer is in system controller mode, by pressing m

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nMake sure that you have connected the disk drive to ac power, switched on the power, and connected an HP-IB cable between the disk drive and the analyzer.

w Make sure that the analyzer recognizes the disk drive’s HP-IB address, as explained earlier in this chapter.

nMake sure that the analyzer recognizes the disk (drive) unit that you selected (0 or 1).

nIf the external disk is a hard disk, make sure that the disk volume number is set correctly.

nIf the disk drive is an older HP 9122, it may not recognize the newer high density disks.

w Substitute the HP-IB cable.

nSubstitute the disk drive.

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