Using Directories to Organize Files on a SmartMedia Card in an S80

Directories and Sub-Directories can be created on a SmartMedia Card to help organize data files. This is similar to the folder/file system used on computers. If a Directory has been created on a SmartMedia Card, it must first be selected in Card Mode on the S80, before the files it contains can be accessed.

TIP: There are different options for saving data to a SmartMedia Card; data can be saved to the card directly from the host unit, and can also be saved to the card using the Yamaha 'Card Filer' applcation on a computer. For saving and loading Song data (SMF format), this application is required. Click here for 'Saving and Loading data using a SmartMedia Card on an S80'. Click here for 'Saving and Playing a Song using a SmartMedia Card on an S80'.
Making Directories on a SmartMedia Card:

1) Press the [CARD] button to select Card Mode.

2) Turn the (PAGE) knob until 'MkDir' (Make Directory) is displayed on the left side of the screen.

3) Name the Directory:


a) Turn the (1) knob to select characters.

b) Turn the (2) knob to move the cursor.

4) When finished naming the Directory, press the [ENTER] button.

5) To create more Directories, repeat steps 3 - 4.

Making Sub-Directories on a SmartMedia Card:

1) From the 'MkDir' page in Card Mode (see above), turn the (C) knob to select a Directory to put a Sub-Directory into.

2) Press the [ENTER] button once. The name of the selected Directory is displayed at the top of the screen.

3) Name the Sub-Directory:


a) Turn the (1) knob to select characters.

b) Turn the (2) knob to move the cursor.


4) When finished naming the Sub-Directory, press the [ENTER] button.

5) To create another Sub-Directory in the original (root) Directory, repeat steps 3 - 5.

6) To create Sub-Directories within the previous Sub-Directory (further levels):


a) Press the [ENTER] button repeatedly until 'Dir:000[(updir)]' is displayed in the screen.

b) Repeat steps 3 - 4.

Selecting Directories and Sub-Directories:

1) While in the 'Save', 'Load', 'Rename', 'Delete', or 'MkDir' screens of Card Mode, turn the (C) knob to select a Directory.

2) Press the [ENTER] button to go to the first Sub-Directory level, then turn the (C) knob to select Sub-Directories on that level.

3) Once in a Sub-Directory, repeat step 2 to access further Sub Levels, as needed.

4) To return to a previous Sub-Directory, and eventually the original (root) Directory, press the [EXIT] button repeatedly.

Saving Data into a Directory or Sub-Directory:

1) Press the [CARD] button to select Card Mode.

2) Turn the (PAGE) knob until 'Save' is displayed on the left side of the screen.

3) Select a Directory or Sub-Directory (see section above).

4) Press the [ENTER] button repeatedly until '000:[ (updi
r) ]' is displayed in the screen.


5) Turn the (B) knob to choose the type of data to be saved.

6) Name the selected Data File:


a) Turn the (1) knob to select characters.

b) Turn the (2) knob to move the cursor.


7) When finished naming the Data File, press the [ENTER] button.

Reference: Owner's Manual, p.144-147