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Storing/Saving DataSaving DataThree types of data are saved to one “ User File” by this operation: user song, pattern file, and performancememory data.1 Make sure that a appropriately formattedUSB storage device has been properlyconnected to the instrument’s USBTO DEVICE terminal, and that “CON-NECT” is showing in the MAIN display.2 Press the [MENU] button.3 Use the CATEGORY [DEC] and [INC] buttonsto locate the User File Save item.A default file name will automatically be created.Cursor leftCursorrightDeletecharacterSelectcharactersCursorSettings for alphabetic and numeric characters:● To Overwrite an Existing FileIf you want to overwrite a file that already existson the USB storage device, use the dial or the[INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons to select thefile, then skip ahead to step 6.NOTE• If the USB storage device has been write-protected, an appropriatemessage will appear on the display and you will not be able to executethe operation.• If there is not enough capacity left on the USB storage device tosave the data, an appropriate message will appear on the displayand you will not be able to save the data. Erase unwanted files fromthe USB storage device to make more memory available (page 72),or use a different USB device.• Refer to the “Messages” list on page 83 for other possible errors thatmight prevent you from completing the operation.4 Press the [EXECUTE] button.A cursor will appear below the first character inthe file name.5 Change the file name as necessary.• The [1] button moves the cursor to the left,and the [2] button moves it to the right.• Use the dial to select a character for the currentcursor location.• The [8] button deletes the character at thecursor location.A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S TU V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m no p q r s t u v w x y z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 ! # $ % & ' ( ) - ^ @ { } _ `6 Press the [EXECUTE] button.A confirmation message will appear on the display.You can press the [DEC/NO] button atthis point to cancel the operation.7 Press the [EXECUTE] button again, orthe [INC/YES] button, and the saveoperation will begin.The user file will be stored to the USER FILESfolder in the USB storage device.CAUTION• Once the save-in-progress message appears in the display, theoperation cannot be canceled. Never turn off the power orremove the USB storage device during this operation.8 A message will appear on the displaywhen the operation is complete.Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAINdisplay.NOTE• If an existing filename is specified you will be prompted for confirmation.Press [EXECUTE] or [INC/YES] if it is OK to overwrite the file,or [DEC/NO] to cancel.• The amount of time it will take to perform the save operationdepends on the particular USB storage device you are using.MM6/MM8 Owner’s Manual 69