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4 Managing Protocol Files and
Folders
Read this chapter for information on managing protocol files and folders.
Managing Protocol Files and Folders
To manage protocol files and folders, select FILES from the main menu to open the file library
(Figure 14). The menu of functions in the file library provides options for managing files and
folders; it changes based on what is selected in the file library.
Figure 14. Options for managing protocol files and folders.
Protocol and folder names can have a maximum of 8 characters.
Copying a Protocol File
To copy a protocol file:
1. Select FILES from the main menu.
2. Select COPY using the arrow keys. Press ENTER to confirm the selection.
NOTE: The COPY function makes a copy of the existing file and requires a new file
name for the copied file. You can copy and move secured or preinstalled protocols
to your folder.
3. Using the arrow keys, select the folder that contains the protocol file to be copied, then
press the right arrow key to select the appropriate file. Press ENTER to continue to the
next screen.
functions
Protocol file
functions
Folder