12 Installation Note E4400-90235
NOTE The directory may also contain files which are used for other operating systems.
4. Connect the palmtop to the signal generator.
a. Attach the male end of the RS-232 cable to the signal generator.
b. Attach the female end of the RS-232 cable to the male adapter.
c. Attach the connectivity pack serial cable to the male adapter and to the selected RS-232 port on
the palmtop. Make sure that the HP logo on the plug faces up.
NOTE Use the COM1 RS-232 port. No other program can make use of this port at any time during the
procedure.
5. Use the following procedure to set up the palmtop’s application manager:
a. On the palmtop, open the Applications Manager: press &....
b. Then press MENU.
c. Press A (Application).
d. In the Name box, type download. Then press TAB.
e. In the Path box, type a:dl\dlerial.bat com1|250. (Press the shift key and the \ key to type
the |.) Then press TAB.
f. In the Comments box, type ¿ (Fn, 3) followed by ¡ (Fn, FLER). Then press TAB.
These settings prevent the system manager from interfering with the download. The |250 entry
in the Path box provides sufficient DOS memory for the programs.
6. In the Icon box, scroll, using the up arrow key, to select the signal generator icon. If everything is
correct, press F10 (OK). This will return you to the applications manager screen. The new
application icon should be present.
7. To start the download program, select the signal generator icon and press ENTER.
8. Follow the instructions as they are presented.
a. Press any key to continue refers to any key on the computer keyboard. Do not press any
hardkeys or softkeys on the signal generator.
b. When you are prompted With this firmware download, are you also installing new
hardware in the instrument? (Y/N) Return, press the computer keyboard Y or N key.
N = Indicates no new hardware has been installed, continue with the download.
Y = Is the new hardware physically installed? (Y/N) Return, press the
computer keyboard Y or N key.
Y = Continue with the download.
ask.exe (auxiliary program used by dlserial.bat)
falcon.out (the ESG firmware image)
arbdsp.out (auxiliary firmware for the UND option)
dlserial.icn (icon file for the system manager)
readme.txt (these instructions)