Kenwood TS-990S, Instruction Manual

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12 ABOUT THE USB FLASH DRIVE
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ABOUT THE USB FLASH DRIVE
The configuration data for the transceiver or audio data
can be stored in a USB flash drive. Also, the configuration
data or the audio data stored in the USB flash drive can be
read.
Note:
◆ A USB flash drive is not supplied with this transceiver. You can use
a commercially available USB flash drive which conforms to the
USB1.1/2.0 (Full Speed) specifications.
◆ The USB flash drive may not work properly, depending on the type
of USB flash drive. Additionally, USB flash drives with the security
features mentioned below cannot be used.
• Virus Check
• Encryption
• Password Authentication
• Fingerprint Authentication
◆ Do not connect a USB flash drive to the extension cable with a
cable length exceeding the 3 m (10 ft).
FORMATTING A USB FLASH DRIVE
To use a USB flash drive, you must format the USB
flash drive with this transceiver. The USB flash drive not
formatted by this transceiver cannot be recognized by the
transceiver.
PRECAUTION:
◆ If a USB flash drive is formatted with the transceiver, all data files
saved in the USB flash drive will be erased. Necessary data must
be stored in your PC or other external storage device.
[MULTI/CH]
[ESC]
[MENU] [F1]~[F7]
[USB]
F[USB DRIVE]
1 Insert a USB flash drive to the (USB-A) connector.
" " blinks on the main screen, and " " lights when the
transceiver recognizes the USB flash drive. Wait until the “
” icon appears.
2 Press [USB DRIVE] (F) on the Menu screen to open
the USB screen.
3 Select "USB Flash Drive Formatting".
4 Press [SELECT] (F4) to start formatting.
• A message prompting you the start of the formatting
appears.
• Pressing [CANCEL] (F7) aborts the procedure without
formatting the USB flash drive.
5 Press [OK] (F4).
Upon completion of formatting, the USB screen reappears.
6 Press [MENU] to exit.
Note:
◆ " " does not light unless the transceiver properly recognizes the
USB flash drive.
SAFELY REMOVING THE USB FLASH DRIVE
To safely remove a USB flash drive from the transceiver,
you must follow the procedure below . Otherwise, failure
in the safe removal of the USB flash drive may cause
damage to USB flash drive, the configuration data file, the
audio data file and malfunction of the transceiver.
[MULTI/CH]
[ESC]
[MENU]
[F1]~[F7] [USB]
F[USB DRIVE]
1 Press [USB DRIVE] (F) on the Menu screen to open
the USB screen.
2 Select "Safe Removal of USB Flash Drive".
3 Press [SELECT] (F4) to start the safe removal of USB
flash drive.
• A message notifying you of the safe removal of USB flash
drive appears.
• Press [CANCEL] (F7) to aborts this procedure without
Safe Removal of USB Flash Drive executed.