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Save File
After selecting this option, you can choose to save a Word Processor file or save a BASIC
program. The unit will ask you to save a TXT file or BASIC program, then press the Enter
key to select option. Next, you will be prompted to input the filename. Do not use spaces
as characters, and please remember you have up to 8 characters. The data will now be
saved on your personal computer.
Load File
After selecting this option, you can view a list of files in the personal computer on the
PC monitor. Use the up/down arrows on the PRECOMPUTER POWER PAD™ PLUS to
scroll through the list of files on the PC monitor. Press the Enter key to select the file.
You can only load files with a PCW extension or a BAS extension (example: test1.pcw).
The unit will say “Data exists. Overwrite data?” If you select yes, please remember you
will lose any existing data in your PRECOMPUTER POWER PAD™ PLUS Word Processing
activity or BASIC activity. The file will be loaded into the main unit.
Delete File
After selecting this option, you can view the PC monitor for a list of files in the PC. Use
the up/down arrows on the PRECOMPUTER POWER PAD™ PLUS to scroll through the
list of files on the PC monitor. The unit will ask if you would like to delete the selected
file. If you select yes, please remember this file will be gone permanently.
Print Screen
If you press the Print Screen key on the PRECOMPUTER POWER PAD™ PLUS membrane
activity selector, you will be able to capture any screen and view it on the PC monitor
using the VIEW function. Please refer to your VTECH POWER LINK™ manual for further
details on this feature.
Additional File Transfer Option
You may transfer a file from your personal computer to a RAM cartridge. This will allow
you to carry more than one file with you. Load the file into your PRECOMPUTER POWER
PAD™ PLUS Word Processing or BASIC activity. Then press the Hints key. Select File
Options. Choose save. The unit will ask you to save the file to a RAM cartridge or PC.
Select RAM and press the Enter key. The unit will prompt you to enter a new filename.
Type in your filename. Remember you only have 8 characters. Your file is now also saved
to the RAM cartridge.
To transfer a file from the RAM cartridge to the PC, you must first load the RAM cartridge.
Press the Hints key and select File Options. Choose load and the unit will ask you to
load from the RAM cartridge or PC. Choose RAM and press the Enter key. Select your
file and press Enter. The message “Data exists. Overwrite data?” will appear. Select yes
and press the Hints key again and choose File Options. Select save and press the Enter
key. The unit will ask you to save file to RAM cartridge or PC. Select PC and then input
your filename. Please remember do not use spaces in your filename. Your file is now
transferred to your personal computer.
Note: To free up space on your RAM cartridge, you may delete that file from the cartridge.