Loading Pre-Recorded Software Cassettes; Save - AMSTRAD CPC464 User Manual

1.7 Loading pre-recorded software cassettes

The instructions given so far will allow you to load any of the many titles of software available for
the CPC 464 computer.
However, please also refer to the correct loading instructions printed in each software package.

1.8 SAVE

A program can be saved (recorded) for later use. Insert a cassette the correct way and close the
cassette door (the record protection tabs in the rear of the cassette must not have been removed).
Press [REW] to rewind tape to the start, remembering to press the [STOP/EJECT] button when the
tape stops. Type in:
s a v e " ( p r o g r a m t i t l e ) " [ENTER]
The computer will respond with:
P r e s s R E C a n d P L A Y t h e n a n y k e y :
Now press the [REC] and [PLAY] keys on the Datacorder until they lock down firmly, followed by
any key (letter, number, space or [ENTER] keys).
The computer will then respond with:
S a v i n g < p r o g r a m t i t l e > b l o c k 1
When the program has been saved, the cassette spools will stop and you will see the word: Ready
appears on the screen. Now press the datacorder [STOP/EJECT] key and your program has been
saved.
Note that you will not be able to save prerecorded software and games on to your own blank cassette.
Such programs are protected against unauthorised copying.