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* # Restart the computer. (see the instructions above for the CPC+ and CPC computers).* # Insert the disc into the disc drive.* # Type: :<code>CAT </code> or :<code>|DIR </code> and then press the large ENTER key (CPC464) or RETURN key (CPC6128, CPC464+,CPC6128+).

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* the "The <code>|" </code> symbol can be obtained by pressing SHIFT and "“@" ” (at) together on the Amstrad keyboard.

There are normally 3 responses to this command: 1. Drive A: disc missing Retry, Ignore or Cancel? This message will be displayed if the disc is not inserted, or the disc is inserted and the drive belt in the disc drive has worn out and needs replacing. [Picture showing 'Disc missing' error message] 2. Drive A: read fail Retry, Ignore or Cancel? This message will be displayed if the directory can't be read or the directory is corrupted. It is possible the disc may not have a directory. In this case try the "|CPM" loading method described below. [Picture showing 'Read fail' error message] 3. A message similar to the following will be displayed:

This is the directory of the files on the disc. Here you will see the names of each file. 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 'CAT' 'Note:''' In case of a “Read fail” error, please try the loading method using the <code>|CPM</code> command]. (see the instructions below)

[Picture showing The directory listing from '|DIR' command] shows the list of files on the disc.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>)

* '''Note:''' If there was the file has a "Read fail" error<code>.BAS</code>, please try the loading method using the "|CPM" command<code>. BIN</code> or <code>. </code> (see the instructions below3 spaces)as an extension then you can omit it.* If (e.g. if the directory file is displayed, please continue to follow these instructions<code>DISC. * The directory shows the list BIN</code> you can type <code>RUN"disc</code> instead of files on the <code>RUN"disc.* If there is a single file, then this should be RUN by typing:bin</code>)

RUN"The disc operating system is not case sensitive, therefore you do not need to type the name exactly as shown.(i.e. <filenamecode>disc.bin</code> is the same as <code>DISC.BIN</code>.)

replacing <filename> with the name of the file. e.g. RUN"disc.bin [Picture showing a directory with a single file] ''NOTES:'' * If the file has a ".BAS", ".BIN" or ". " (3 spaces) as an extension then you can omit it. e.g. if the file is "DISC.BIN" you can type: RUN"disc instead of: RUN"disc.bin * The disc operating system is not case sensitive. Therefore you do not need to type the name exactly as shown. i.e. "disc.bin" is the same as "DISC.BIN". * If there is more than one file, look for a small file with a "<code>.BAS"</code>, "<code>.BIN" </code> or "<code>. " </code> extension. e.g.

In this example, the file "<code>ZAPTBALL.BAS" </code> should be run.

== Loading disc software using "|CPM" == Disc missing ====

You should attempt to start a program on a disc using this method This message will be displayed if there is a "Read fail" error with the "CAT" disc is not inserted, or "|DIR" commandsthe disc is inserted and the drive belt in the disc drive has worn out and needs replacing.<pre>Drive A: disc missingRetry, Ignore or Cancel?</pre>

This message will be displayed if the directory can't be read or the directory is corrupted. It is possible the disc may not have a directory. In this case try the "|CPM" loading method described below.<pre>Drive A: read failRetry, Ignore or Cancel?</pre>

* # Restart the "computer.# At the “Ready” prompt, type <code>|" symbol can be obtained by pressing SHIFT CPM</code> and "@" then press the large ENTER key (atCPC464) or RETURN key (CPC6128, CPC464+,CPC6128+) together on the Amstrad keyboard.

[Picture showing '|CPM' command]'Note:''' The <code>|</code> symbol can be obtained by pressing SHIFT and “@” (at) together on the Amstrad keyboard.

# The screen will clear. There are 3 possible results:program loads and run!

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.

[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 ====

[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.