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23.1 Format Memory Device
Description Allows the CompactFlash card, the internal memory, if fitted, and the System RAM
to be formatted. All data will be erased.
Access Select Main Menu: Tools...\Format Memory Device.
Way of working
step-by-step
Next step
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If the System RAM is formatted all system data such as almanac, user defined
configuration sets, user defined antennas, codelists, geoid field files and CSCS field
files will be lost.
Step Description
1. Select the memory device to be formatted.
2. Select the type of format to be performed.
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A quick format means that after formatting, data is not visible any
more but still exists on the memory device and is overwritten as
and when required. A complete format fully deletes the data.
IF THEN
the CompactFlash card or
internal memory is to be
formatted
CONT (F1) to format the selected memory device and
return to GPS1200 Main Menu.
the application programs
memory is to be formatted
PROGS (F4) to format the application programs
memory. All loadable application programs are
deleted.
the System RAM is to be
formatted
SYSTM (F5) to format the System RAM.