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4. Data Transfer between a Computer and ALGEBRA FX Series or fx-7400/CFX-9850 Series
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.
Select [Link] - [Transmit].
• Double check to make sure that both units are set up correctly for data transfer and then click
[OK].
• Data transfer starts at this time, with its progress indicated by a dialog box on the computer
screen.
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If a received file has a name of a file already stored in calculator memory, a dialog box appears
asking if you want to overwrite the existing file. Select [Yes] or [No] in response to the dialog
message.
Note
• The message “Transmit ERROR” appears if the calculator is not set up to receive data.
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When data transfer is complete, the dialog box closes.
Note
• Double check the following items whenever data transfer is not performed correctly.
• Check for proper connection of the communication cable.
• Check that the port was correctly selected using [Link] - [Communications].
• Make sure the correct [Tool] - [Model Type] is selected.
Back-up Data Transfer
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To back up calculator data
1
.
Select [Link] - [Receive]
on the computer screen.
2
.
Select
[Backup] in the calculator’s
LINK
mode.
Example:
Use the following procedure to back up data from the ALGEBRA FX.
Select [Transmit] in the
LINK
mode.
Select [Backup] and then select [Yes].
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Now proceed with step 3 under “Transferring files from your calculator to your computer”.
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To transfer backed up data to the calculator
1
.
Select [File] - [Open] and then select the back-up data file.
2
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Now proceed with step 3 under “Transferring files from your computer to your calculator”.
Note
• In the case of back-up data, no confirmation message appears to ask if you want to replace
previously backed up data with new data if you assign a file name that is already assigned to
back up data in memory.
