Installing the user’s software, Starting and exiting the 8718b user’s program – NARDA 8718B User Manual

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Operating the Meter

Installing the User’s Software

To set up the program...

1. Turn on the computer and start Microsoft Windows

(type WIN) at the DOS prompt if your computer

doesn’t start Windows automatically).

2. Insert the User’s Software into your CD-ROM drive.

The CD starts automatically and the 8718B-menu

screen appears.

3. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen. The

setup program places all of the program files in a

directory on your hard drive called 8718B. A new

program group called RF Safety will be created.

Starting and Exiting the 8718B User’s Program

To start the 8718B User’s Program...

1. Click on Programs from the Start menu in Microsoft

Windows.

2. Select the 8718B User’s Software icon. The Main Menu

Screen appears.

3. Make sure you exit the 8718B User’s Software before

turning off your computer by selecting Exit from the

File menu. You can also double click on the

Control-menu box. Do NOT use Ctrl+Alt+Del to exit

the program.

Establishing Communications between the

Meter and the Computer

You must establish communications between the meter and the

computer in order to enter, change, or view probe calibration

information or to download data from the meter. You can only

view stored logged data using your computer.

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