Connecting to a Computer

Transferring Data between the Digital Piano and a Computer

You can use the procedure below to transfer registration data from the Digital Piano to a computer for storage. You also can transfer standard MIDI files (SMF) from your computer to Digital Piano memory.

■Data Types Supported for Data Transfer

Data Type

Description (File Name Extension)

MIDI files

One of the following two types of music data

(page E-41)

• CASIO format data (CM2)

 

• Standard MIDI files (MID),

 

SMF Format0 or Format1

 

 

Registration

Digital Piano setups (CB6, CR6)

(page E-34)

 

 

 

IMPORTANT!

•Turning off the Digital Piano while data is being transferred can cause all data currently stored in Digital Piano memory to be deleted. Take care so power is not turned off accidentally during data transfer operations. If data is deleted, it will take longer than normal for the Digital Piano to power up the next time you turn it on (page E-11).

1. Remove the memory card from the Digital Piano’s memory card slot (page E-46).

•You will not be able to transfer data between the Digital Piano and a computer if a card is in the memory card slot.

2.Perform steps 1 through 3 under “Connecting the Digital Piano to Your Computer” to connect the piano to your computer (page E-49).

3. While holding down the  (FUNCTION) button, press the  (USB DEVICE MODE) button.

This will enter the storage mode, which enables data transfer with the connected computer. The  (FUNCTION) button lamp will flash and the display will appear as shown below.

•To exit the storage mode at any time, press the  (FUNCTION) button. This is the only button operation that is supported while the Digital Piano is in the storage mode.

•You will not be able to enter the storage mode while any one of the following operations is in progress. MIDI file playback, data transfer between the Digital Piano and card

4.If your computer is running Windows XP, double-click “My Computer”.*

Under “Devices with Removable Storage”, you should be able to see an icon representing Digital Piano memory or the memory card loaded in the Digital Piano (see below).

*Windows Vista, Windows 7: Double-click “Computer”.

Mac OS: Skip step 4 and double-click “PIANO” on your Mac desktop.

PIANO drive (Digital Piano memory)

5. Double-click “PIANO”.

You now should see the folders below.

This folder is not a data folder. You should not try to use it for normal Digital Piano operation.

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