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MusicPad User’s Guide
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Preface
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This guide describes Version 4.1 of the FreeHand Systems MusicPad Pro tablet and
MusicPad Manager. This section describes the intended audience, the contents of this
guide, and the writing conventions used throughout.
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“Audience” on page vii
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“Organization of this Guide” on page vii
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“Conventions” on page viii
Audience
The MusicPad Pro tablet and MusicPad Manager are very easy to use. Our products are
used by musicians, conductors and teachers at all levels. We assume that you know how
to read music but may not be a computer whiz. The more computer savvy among you can
skip most or all of the computer setup basics. We also know that some of you won’t even
bother to use the manual. But even if you can figure out most of the product on your own,
this guide is here to help when you can’t.
Organization of this Guide
We’ve tried to present the information in useful bits so you can go straight to the section
you need. There isn’t a lot of talk; we get straight to business. We know you’d rather play
than read a manual.
Chapter 1
– Shows how to install the MusicPad Manager on your computer, how to
upgrade your MusicPad Pro tablet’s software, and how to set the language.
Chapter 2 – Tells what’s new in this version of the MusicPad Pro software and provides
a quick tutorial on how to use the basic features of the MusicPad Pro software.
Chapter 3 – Tells how to create a music portfolio to use on your MusicPad Pro tablet.
This includes how to shop at the FreeHand Music Store.
Chapter 4
– Shows you the different ways of managing your music once you’ve loaded
a portfolio, including the new browser panel and the improved playlist features.
Chapter 5 – Shows the different ways to work with your music, including page turning
options, using repeats and cuts, and system breaks. You’ll also see how to set page
dimensions, crop a score, and move and delete pages.