NARDA 8718B, User Manual

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102 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.