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2 Accessory CD-ROM for Windows Installation Guide
Important Notices about the CD-ROM
Data Types
This CD-ROM includes application software. Please refer to page 3 for
software installation instructions.
Never attempt to play back the CD-ROM on an audio CD player. Doing
so may result in damage to your hearing as well as to your CD player/
audio speakers.
Operating System (OS)
The applications in this CD-ROM are provided in versions for
Windows operating systems.
CD-ROM Installation Procedure
Before breaking the seal of the software packaging, please read
carefully the Software Licensing Agreement at the end of this guide.
1
Verify that your system meets the operating requirements of the
software (page 3).
2
Insert “Accessory CD-ROM for Windows” into the CD-ROM drive
of the computer.
The start window appears on the screen. Each menu on the
window indicates the application or data contained in the
Accessory CD-ROM (page 2).
3
Connect the instrument and the computer via a USB cable. Refer
to the Owner's Manual of the instrument.
4
Install the USB-MIDI driver to the computer (page 4).
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Musicsoft Downloader can be used on the instrument by direct
connection to a computer. When using Musicsoft Downloader, make
sure to execute steps 3 and 4.
5
Install the software (page 3).
6
Start up the software.
For subsequent operations, refer to the owner’s manual for each
software program (online help/PDF manual).
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To view PDF files, you must install Adobe Reader on your computer.
If you do not have Adobe Reader, you can download the application from
the Adobe website at the following URL: http://www.adobe.com
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When you have questions about the driver or playback response, etc.
see “Troubleshooting” on page 5.
Contents of the CD-ROM
The CD-ROM contains the applications (with installers) and data shown on the menu window. These are contained in the following folders.
• All the applications listed above are supplied with online/PDF manuals. To view PDF files, you must install Adobe Reader on your computer.
If you do not have Adobe Reader, you can download the application from the Adobe website at the following URL: http://www.adobe.com
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Folder Name Application / Data Name Contents
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USBdrv_ YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver (for Win98, Me) This software is necessary when using your instrument with a computer via a
USB connection. It enables MIDI communication and control between the
instrument and the computer.
USBdrv2k_ YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver (for Win2000, XP)
2
(At Yamaha
website) Digital Music Notebook
Sample Songs for Digital Music Notebook Digital Music Notebook is an educational content that lets you enjoy music while
learning. You can also directly download the software from the following URL:
http://www.digitalmusicnotebook.com
DMN_FlashDemo Digital Music Notebook Flash Demo Full-motion demo software which introduces all features of the Digital Music
Notebook, from within the program.
3
MSD_ Musicsoft Downloader Utilizing a connection between the instrument and a computer, this application
allows you to directly download song data to the instrument. You can also directly
download the software from the following URL: http://music.yamaha.com/
download
SongData Sample songs Piano Song files which can be played back via the song playback function of the
instrument.
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