Roland 2 manual Updating Your GW-8 to Version What You Need, Preparing the Updater File

Updating Your GW-8 to Version 2

What You Need

To update your GW-8, you’ll need

•the GW-8 Updater Version 2.00 updater file—you’ve downloaded from RolandUS.com.

•a computer—running Windows XP, Vista, or Mac OS X 10.4.3 or higher.

•a USB memory stick

As always, we recommend using a Roland M-UF1G or M-UF2G USB stick. The stick you use doesn’t have to be formatted in the GW-8 before performing the update.

We’re going to assume you know how to operate your computer in the following instructions. If you don’t, please consult its documentation.

Preparing the Updater File

The updater file is compressed, or “zipped,” by Roland in order to reduce its size, and to help ensure it arrives on your computer intact. Some operating systems automatically un-zip compressed files when they’re downloaded, resulting in a folder called “ROLAND.” If you don’t see such a folder on your computer, you’ll need to un-zip the updater file manually.

Performing the Update

1Insert the USB stick you plan to use for the update into an unused USB port on your computer.

2Drag the entire ROLAND folder straight onto your USB stick’s icon— this will copy the folder to where it needs to go.

The update requires the entire ROLAND folder, not just its contents. You needn’t open it before updating—just copy the whole thing.

3Unmount the USB stick from your computer. (To learn how to perform this important step, consult your computer’s documentation.)

4Remove the USB stick from your computer’s USB slot.

5 Turn on your GW-8.

6 Insert the USB stick into the GW-8’s front-panel USB MEMORY jack.

7 On the GW-8, press the USB IMPORT button in the MODE area of the front panel—the SYSTEM PROGRAM UPDATE screen appears.

8Press ENTER—the GW-8 asks if you’re sure you want to proceed.

To avoid damaging your GW-8, be sure not to turn it off during the update procedure. If a power outage or other accident occurs and you can’t restart your GW-8, contact your local authorized Roland Service Center.

9If you’re ready to perform the update, press ENTER. Otherwise, press EXIT to cancel the operation.

When you press ENTER in Step 9 to update your GW-8, the updating procedure takes about 4-5 minutes—you’ll see a progress bar as the system is updated. When the update’s complete, the GW-8 displays: “Completed. Turn the Power off and on again.”

10Turn off the GW-8, and then turn it back on—the GW-8 starts up and displays its Main screen.

After you’ve updated your GW-8, be sure to return your USB stick to your computer and delete the updater’s ROLAND folder before using the stick again in the GW-8.

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