Ready
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[[File:Cpcplus2.gif|center|frame]]
You can now follow the instructions to use the cassette or disc software.
== Loading cassette software on a real Amstrad CPC/CPC+ system ==
[[File:Cpc6128r.gif|center|frame|Commands to load from cassette on a CPC with a disc interface]]
[[File:Cpc6128t.gif|center|frame|Commands to load from cassette on a CPC without a disc interface]]
# Press the PLAY button on the cassette player.
If you typed <code>CAT</code> then you will also see the size of each file.
In both cases the amount of free space is also displayed.
[Picture showing directory listing from <code>CAT</code> command]
[Picture showing directory listing from <code>|DIR</code> command]
'''Note:''' In case of a “Read fail” error, please try the loading method using the <code>|CPM</code> command. (see the instructions below)
If there is a single file, then this should be run by typing <code>RUN"<filename></code> replacing <code><filename></code> with the name of the file.
(e.g. <code>RUN"disc.bin</code>)
[Picture showing a directory with a single file]
'''Note:''' If the file has a <code>.BAS</code>, <code>.BIN</code> or <code>. </code> (3 spaces) as an extension then you can omit it.
In this example, the file <code>ZAPTBALL.BAS</code> should be run.
[Picture showing a directory with multiple files]
If the computer crashes, resets or “PROGRAM LOAD FAILED” is displayed, then choose another file and try again.
Retry, Ignore or Cancel?
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[Picture showing “Disc missing” error message]
==== Read fail ====
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[Picture showing “Read fail” error message]== Loading disc software using <code>|CPM</code> ==
== Loading You should attempt to start a program on a disc software using "this method if there is a “Read fail” error with the <code>CAT</code> or <code>|CPM" ==DIR</code> commands.
You should attempt to start a program on a disc using this method if there is a "Read fail" error with # Restart the "CAT" or "computer.# At the “Ready” prompt, type <code>|DIR" commandsCPM</code> and then press the large ENTER key (CPC464) or RETURN key (CPC6128, CPC464+,CPC6128+).
* Restart the computer '''Note:''' The <code>|</code> symbol can be obtained by pressing SHIFT and “@” (follow the instructions aboveat)* At together on the "Ready" prompt, type:Amstrad keyboard.
|CPMThe program loads and run!
and then press the large ENTER key (CPC464) or RETURN key (CPC6128, CPC464+,CPC6128+).=== Disc reading error messages ===
''NOTE:'' * the "|" symbol can be obtained by pressing SHIFT and "@" (at) together on the Amstrad keyboard. [Picture showing '|CPM' command] # The screen will clear. There are 3 possible results: 1.==== Read fail ====
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Drive A: read fail
Retry, Ignore or Cancel?
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If you press the "R" “R” key, then the "read fail" “read fail” message is repeated. If you press "I" or "C" keys then the following message is displayed.
If you press “I” or “C” keys then the following message is displayed.
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Failed to load boot sector
Retry, Ignore or Cancel?
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[Picture showing 'Read fail' error after These errors show that the command has failed and that the program can't be started using the <code>|CPM' </code> command has been executed].
These errors show that the command has failed and that the program can't be started using the "|CPM" command. 2.==== Failed to load boot sector ====
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Failed to load boot sector
Retry, Ignore or Cancel?
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[Picture showing 'Failed to load boot sector' error after '|CPM' command has been executed] This error shows that the command has failed and the program can't be started using the "|CPM" command. 3. The program will load and run! The program can be started using the "<code>|CPM" </code> command.