Ready
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[[File:Cpcplus2.gif|center|frame]]
You can now follow the instructions to use the cassette or disc software.
== Loading cassette software on a real Amstrad CPC/CPC+ system ==
[[File:Cpc6128r.gif|center|frame|Commands to load from cassette on a CPC with a disc interface]]
[[File:Cpc6128t.gif|center|frame|Commands to load from cassette on a CPC without a disc interface]]
# Press the PLAY button on the cassette player.
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]
'''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 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>)
[Picture showing a directory with a single file]
'''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.
In this example, the file <code>ZAPTBALL.BAS</code> should be run.
[Picture showing a directory with multiple files]
If the computer crashes, resets or “PROGRAM LOAD FAILED” is displayed, then choose another file and try again.
Retry, Ignore or Cancel?
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[Picture showing “Disc missing” error message]
==== Read fail ====
Retry, Ignore or Cancel?
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[Picture showing “Read fail” error message]
== Loading disc software using <code>|CPM</code> ==
'''Note:''' The <code>|</code> symbol can be obtained by pressing SHIFT and “@” (at) together on the Amstrad keyboard.
[Picture showing <code>|CPM</code> command]
The program loads and run!
Retry, Ignore or Cancel?
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[Picture showing “Read fail” error after <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 <code>|CPM</code> command.
Retry, Ignore or Cancel?
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[Picture showing “Failed to load boot sector” error after <code>|CPM</code> command has been executed]
This error shows that the command has failed and the program can't be started using the <code>|CPM</code> command.