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PSR-S500 Owner’s Manual 73
Using USB Flash Memory
USB flash memory is a memory medium used for storing data.
When a USB flash memory device is inserted in this instrument’s USB TO DEVICE ter-
minal, user songs created on the instrument and the registered settings can be saved
to or loaded from the device. USB flash memory can also be used to transfer song data
downloaded from the Internet to the instrument. Furthermore, user songs saved to
USB flash memory in MIDI file format can also be used with these features.
In this section we’ll look at the procedures for setting up and formatting USB flash
memory devices, as well as for saving and loading data to and from them.
Before using a USB device, read through the “Precautions when using the USB TO DEVICE terminal” sec-
tion on page 82. For information about USB devices compatible with the instrument, see “Connection to a
USB Storage Device” on page 80.
If you don’t have a USB flash memory device, you will need to purchase one (or
more, as needed).
The instrument does not necessarily support all commercially available USB storage
devices. Yamaha cannot guarantee operation of USB storage devices that you pur-
chase.
Before purchasing a USB storage device, please consult your Yamaha dealer, or an
authorized Yamaha distributor (see list at end of the Owner’s Manual) for advice.

USB Flash Memory

●To protect your data (write-protect switch)
Some USB flash memory devices are equipped with a write-protect switch. To prevent accidental era-
sure of important data saved in USB flash memory, slide the write-protect switch on the device to the
“protect” position. When saving data, make sure that the write-protect switch is set to the “overwrite”
position.