CHAPTER 1: Getting Started

Preparing the Pocket

Controller

1 Remove the card slot protector, and then insert the supplied CF wireless LAN card into the CF card slot.

4 Set the battery replacement switch back to the [NORMAL OPERATION] position.

5 Remove the I/O port cover, and then set the Pocket Controller on the cradle.

2 Set the battery replacement switch to

the [REPLACE BATTERY] position.

NORMAL OPERATION

REPLACE BATTERY

3 Put the rechargeable battery into the battery compartment.

Make sure that the , and marks on the battery are aligned correctly with those printed inside the battery compartment.

I/O port cover

Charge indicator

Charging starts and the charge indicator lights amber. When the battery is fully charged, the indicator goes out.

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Yamaha piano manual Preparing the Pocket Controller, Put the rechargeable battery into the battery compartment
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piano specifications

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