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Series 3700 System Switch/Multimeter Reference Manual Section 7: Buffer: Data Storage and Retrieval
3700S-901-01 Rev. C / July 2008 7-3
Selecting a reading buffer
You can only select an existing reading buffer. If necessary, create it first. See
Creating and selecting a reading buffer (on page 7-2) for more information.
NOTE When you create a new reading buffer from the front panel, it is
automatically selected.
To select a reading buffer:
1. Set up the Series 3700 to take measurements.
2. Press the STORE key.
3. Select SELECT from the buffer choices and press the ENTER key.
4. Use the  CURSOR  keys to select the desired buffer.
Storing readings
Before storing readings, make sure you have selected the desired reading
buffer. See Selecting a reading buffer (on page 7-3) for more information.
To store a reading, press the TRIG key or execute a scan. The asterisk (*)
annunciator turns on, which indicates that the buffer is enabled, and turns off
when storage is finished. The annunciator stays on as long as the created
buffer's capacity is less than the number of readings stored.
To stop the buffer, press the EXIT key, or if you are taking continuous readings,
press the TRIG key.
NOTE Stored readings are lost when the instrument is turned off. To save
your stored readings, see Saving readings (on page 7-3).
Saving readings
When saving readings to a USB flash drive, you must select a non-empty
reading buffer. See Selecting a reading buffer (on page 7-3) for more
information.