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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+).

NOTE: * the "|" 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'Note: 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.''

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 '<code>CAT' </code> command][Picture showing directory listing from <code>|DIR</code> command]

[Picture showing directory listing from '|DIR' 'Note:''' In case of a “Read fail” error, please try the loading method using the <code>|CPM</code> command] . (see the instructions below)

* If there was a "Read fail" error, please try the loading method using the "|CPM" command. (see the instructions below)* If the directory is displayed, please continue to follow these instructions. * The directory shows the list of files on the disc.* If there is a single file, then this should be RUN run by typing: <code>RUN"<filename> </code> replacing <code><filename></code> with the name of the file. (e.g. <code>RUN"disc.bin</code>)

''NOTES'Note:''' If the file has a <code>.BAS</code>, <code>.BIN</code> or <code>. </code> (3 spaces) as an extension then you can omit it.(e.g. if the file is <code>DISC.BIN</code> you can type <code>RUN"disc</code> instead of <code>RUN"disc.bin</code>)

* If The disc operating system is not case sensitive, therefore you do not need to type the file has a "name exactly as shown.BAS", "(i.BIN" or "e. " (3 spaces) <code>disc.bin</code> is the same as an extension then you can omit it<code>DISC.BIN</code>.)

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.

If the computer crashes, resets or "PROGRAM “PROGRAM LOAD FAILED" FAILED” is displayed, then choose another file and try again.  === Disc reading error messages === ==== Disc missing ==== 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.<pre>Drive A: disc missingRetry, Ignore or Cancel?</pre> [Picture showing “Disc missing” error message] ==== Read fail ==== 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> [Picture showing “Read fail” error message]