Casio FA-123 - Manual (Page 6)

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4. File Transfer
The procedures described here can be used to upload calculator data to your com-
puter, and to download programs and data from your computer to your calculator.
• For details on how to operate your calculator during file transfers, see the section
of the calculator’s User’s Guide titled “Data Communications.”
k Types of Transfers
There are tow ways to transfer items.
• Transfer of a single data item. Transferred data items can be individually opened
and manipulated in the catalog window, and programs can be edited on the com-
puter.
• Transfer of all data to back up computer memory contents. Backed up data con-
tents cannot be viewed or edited on the computer.
k k k k k Before Transferring Data
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Setting computer communication parameters
1. Select Link-Communications.
2. Specify the communication port.
3. If you are using a Macintosh computer, set the following communication param-
eters.
BPS 9600
Parity None
Data Bits 8
Stop Bits 1
Hand shake None
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Specifying the calculator type
Select the type of calculator you are connecting from Tool-Model Type (Link-Model
Type on the Macintosh) .
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Setting calculator communication parameters
Use the communication parameter setting procedure described in the User’s Guide
of your calculator to set its parameters to the following.
BPS 9600
Parity None
• ALGEBRA FX, CFX-9850, and fx-7400 Series communication parameters are
set automatically.
k k k k k Transferring Files from Your Calculator to Your Computer
1. Select Link-Receive on the computer screen.
2. Select the calculator data you want and then send it.
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