Epson EQUITY II+ User Manual

Some of the messages change if the table is full or empty. However, the

way that you add a bad track or make a correction is the same.

1.

To cancel this operation, press 

without entering a value. You see

this message:

To add a bad track, follow these steps:

Press 

You see this prompt:

Enter cylinder number (1 - xxxx):

Type the number of the cylinder containing the missing bad track, and

press 

You see this prompt:

Enter head number (0 - yy) :

Type the head number for the bad track, and press 

The maxi-

mum valid cylinder and head numbers (

XXXX

 and yy) vary according to

the capacity of the hard disk.

Table unchanged.

If you enter an invalid cylinder or head number, a reminder of the range

of values appears and the program asks you to enter the value again. When

you complete a valid entry, it appears in the table, and you can select another

command.

If you make a mistake, move the cursor block to the incorrect track, and

press C to alter the track data. Or you can press D to remove the track from

the table. Change the track data just like you add a track.

Once you complete editing, check the entries in the table once more.

When you are sure the table is correct, press 

The program displays a warning about the consequences of proceeding

with formatting, and the remaining steps are exactly the same as for a normal

conditional format.

Use this option to accurately locate any bad tracks on a hard disk, and

to flag any bad tracks that are not flagged.