Disk Handling - Korg PA1X User Manual

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Disk handling

Disk handling
The Pa1X can save most of the data contained in memory on the
internal hard disk (if fitted), or on a 3,5" DS-DD disk (720KB
capacity) or HD (1,44MB capacity), MS-DOS®-formatted. Here
are some precautions when handling disks.
Floppy disk write protection
You can protect a disk from the accidental overwriting of data,
by opening the write protect hole. To protect the disk from over-
writing, slide the protection flap so that the hole becomes visi-
ble.
To write-protect the disk: move
the flap and open the hole
Hard disk write protection
You can protect your hard disk from writing, by using the soft-
ware protection found in Disk mode (see "Hard Disk Protect"
on page 272).
Inserting a floppy disk
Insert the disk delicately into the disk drive, with the label facing
upwards and the metal part to the front. Press it in as far as it will
go.
Note: The Pa1X incorporates a new type of disk drive and you can-
not hear "click" when the disk is inserted into place.
Opening for disk
insertion
Disk activity
indicator
Removing a floppy disk
Before removing a disk, make sure that the disk activity indica-
tor is off. If the LED is off, remove the disk by pressing the eject
button.
Warning: Do not remove the disk if the disk activity indicator is lit
up.
To write-enable the disk: move
the flap to close the hole
Eject
button
Opening for disk
insertion
Disk activity
indicator
Cleaning the floppy disk heads
The disk drive read/write heads get dirty with use and become
less accurate. You can clean the heads with a special cleaning
disk, you can purchase from any computer or musical instru-
ment store. Use a 3.5" DS wet type head cleaning disk; and care-
fully follow the instructions included with it.
Precautions
• Do not remove a floppy disk or move the instrument while
the disk drive or hard disk is operating.
• Make a backup copy of the disks, in order not to lose data
forever in case of damage. You can backup your floppy
disks to the internal hard disk or on a personal computer.
The internal hard disk can be backed up on a personal
computer's hard disk, by using the USB connection.
• Do not open the metallic shutter on a floppy disk, and do
not touch the surface of the magnetic media inside it. If the
magnetic media becomes scratched or soiled, data can be
lost.
• Do not leave a disk in the disk drive while carrying the
instrument: the read/write heads may scratch the disk and
damage saved data.
• Keep the floppy disks or the instrument away from sources
of magnetic fields, for example televisions, refrigerators,
computers, monitors, speakers and transformers. Magnetic
fields can alter the contents of the disks.
• Do not keep floppy disks in very hot or wet places, do not
expose them to direct sunlight and do not store them with-
out use in dusty or dirty places.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the disks.
• After use, replace the disks in a case.
Possible problems
• In exceptional cases, a floppy disk can get stuck in the disk
drive. In order to avoid this happening, you should only
use high quality disks. If the disk does get stuck, do not try
to force it out using sharp objects. Contact your local dealer
or your nearest Korg Service Center.
• Magnetic fields, dirt, humidity and usage can damage data
on disk. You can try to recover the data with disk repair
utilities for personal computers. It is, however, advisable to
make a backup copy of data.
Eject but-
ton