# System Update Instructions for the PC3LE

### UPDATE METHODS:

The PC3LE can be updated by one of two methods:

- Method 1: direct USB connection to computer
  requires: Computer (Mac or PC) with USB port + USB cable
- Method 2: USB storage device
  requires: Computer (Mac or PC) with USB port + USB Storage device - such as a thumb drive (drawing 100 mA or less)

!! Before updating, be sure to back up any custom programming as user memory will be erased in the process. Please see the PC3LE Musician's Guide, Chpt. 11 "Storage Mode", for details. !!

### UPDATE PROCEDURE:

1. Obtain the latest system update:

   Go to www.kurzweil.com/Downloads.php, from the product list, select one of the PC3LE model download pages. Be sure to download the most recent OS update package.

2. Choosing Update Method:

   If updating via USB-to-Computer connection, connect USB cable between PC3LE "Computer" USB port and any available USB port on your PC/Mac.

   -OR-

   If updating via USB storage device (for ex. thumb drive) insert the device into to a free USB port on your computer.

3. Enter the PC3LE Boot Loader:

   Press and hold the EXIT button while you power-up the PC3LE. Release the EXIT button when the Boot Loader's menu of options appears on the screen. The options shown are:

   Run PC3LE | Update Image | Run Diags | System Reset | File Utilities

   (If connecting directly via USB a PC3LE device image/temporary-drive will appear on your desktop as an icon or a window).

4. Copy the System Files:

The software files need to be either (a) copied to a USB storage device and then physically transfered to the PC3LE -or- (b) sent to the PC3LE via direct USB cable connection. OS files will have the extension ".BIN". Soundware object files have the extension ".PLE". Boot Loader Files have the extension ".KBB". One of each is included in this download.

(a) To copy using a USB device: connect USB device to your computer, then copy the PC3 OS (.BIN), Object (.PC3) and Boot Loader (.KBB) files to the device using the method specific to your computer system. Eject the device from your computer then connect it to the PC3LE "Storage" USB port.

(b) To copy directly via USB: when you entered the Boot Loader, connected to your computer (as detailed above) a PC3LE device image/temporary drive should have appeared on your desktop as an icon or a window depending on the operating system. As you will be updating the Boot Block first, drag and drop just the Boot Loader file (.KBB) into the PC3LE desktop drive/window for now.

5. Install the Boot Loader file (.KBB)
   1. Press UPDATE IMAGE.
   2. Press LOADER IMAGE when asked to choose a module to update.
   3. Select Storage Type: pick either "USB Device" (if installing of USB device) -or- "PC USB"** (if installing via direct USB connection).

      **If choosing "PC USB" you will see a prompt to copy your files now. Need be copy the .KBB file. If you have followed the procedure here, it was already copied above. Press OK to proceed.

   4. Select the .KBB file (likely already selected).
   5. Press OK - a progress screen appears while the file is loaded. You will then see a "File was Installed" message.
   6. Press OK again (you will be returned to the Main Boot Loader menu).

6. Power the PC3LE OFF. Then power up the PC3LE holding down EXIT (to engage the new Boot Loader). Proceed with installing the OS and Object files below.

7. Install the O/S file (.BIN)
   1. Press UPDATE IMAGE.
   2. Press MAIN IMAGE when asked to choose a module to update.
   3. Select Storage Type: pick either "USB Device" (if installing of USB device) -or- "PC USB" (if installing via direct USB connection).

      **If choosing "PC USB" you will see a prompt to copy your files now. On your computer desktop copy both the OS (.BIN) and Object (.PLE) files to the PC3LE drive/window now. Then press OK to proceed.

   4. Select the .BIN file (likely already selected).
   5. Press OK - a progress screen appears while the file is loaded. You will then see a "File was Installed" message.
   6. Press OK again (you will be returned to the Main Boot Loader menu).

8. Install the Objects file (.PLE)

1. Press UPDATE IMAGE.
2. Press MAIN OBJECT when asked to choose a module to update.
3. Select Storage Type: pick either "USB Device" (if installing of USB device) -or- "PC USB" (if installing via direct USB connection).

   **If choosing "PC USB" you will again see a prompt to copy your files now. If you did not already copy the Object file (.PLE), do so now. If you have followed the procedure here, it should already be copied. Either way, simply press OK to proceed.

4. Select the .PLE file (likely already selected).
5. Press OK - a progress screen appears while the file is loaded. You will then see a "File was Installed" message.
6. Press OK again (you will be returned to the Main Boot Loader menu).

9. Perform a System Reset

1. Press SYSTEM RESET.
2. Press OK.
3. Press OK again.

10. Press RUN PC3LE (the PC3LE will reboot with the new updates in place).

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