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7.1 Using a PC Card
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Quick Start Manual
PC Card
Capacity
The instrument contains 13 MB of internal memory. So 13 MB is
required on a PC Card to store all of the contents recorded in inter-
nal memory. Therefore, PC Cards used with the instrument should
have at least 13 MB capacity.
The 1 GB Model 9729 PC CARD is not supported.
Hioki Options PC cards (includes adapter)
• 9726 PC CARD 128M
• 9727 PC CARD 256M
• 9728 PC CARD 512M
For more details about PC Cards, See the Instruction
Manual (CD-R version).
Use only PC Cards sold by Hioki.
Compatibility and performance are not guaranteed for PC
cards made by other manufacturers. You may be unable to
read from or save data to such cards.
• Make sure that you format your PC card before using it. (Format
the PC card using this device or the PC.)
• Do not use the device where oil permeates the air or in dusty
places. Doing so can cause the deterioration of connector con-
tacts.
• When formatting a PC card on a PC, use the FAT-16 format.
Formatting a card in FAT-32 format may result in incompatibility
problems.
• PC Cards should always be formatted before use (format the
Card within the instrument.)
• Some PC Cards may not be usable.
• Do not handle Cards in dusty environments, or where caustic
vapors may be present. The connector contacts can be fouled
in such conditions.
• The PC Card or the instrument can be damaged if the card is
inserted forcefully in the wrong direction.
• Keep the cover closed when a PC Card is not installed.
• Never eject a PC Card while it is being accessed by the instru-
ment. Data on the PC Card may be lost.
• When the instrument is to be transported, remove the PC Card
and close the cover.