Removable Mass Storage
The oscilloscope accommodates a Type 1 CompactFlash (CF) card for removable
mass storage. The oscilloscope can save data to a nd retrieve data from the CF card.
Installing and Removing a CompactFlash (CF) Card
The front of the oscilloscope has a Type 1 CF card s lot.
To install a CF card, follow these steps:
1. Align the card with the card slot on the oscilloscope. Type1 cards are keyed.
2. Insert the card i nto the slot until the card is flush with the front panel. If the
card does not easily slide into place, remove it and reinsert it correctly.
To remove a CF card, follow these steps:
1. Push and release the eject button until the button fully extends.
2. Push the eject button again to release the card from the slot.
3. Pull the CF card o ut of the front-panel slot.
CF Card Initial Read Time
The oscilloscope reads the internal structure of a CF card each time you insert
a card. The time to complete the read depends on the size of the CF card and
how it is formatted.
To significantly shorten the initial read time of 64 MB and larger CF cards, format
the CF card in the oscilloscope.
Formatting a CF Card
The Format function deletes all data on the CF card. To format a CF card, follow
these steps:
1. Insert a CF card into the CF card slot.
2. Push the Utility button to see the Utility Menu.
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