# PC3K K2-ROM Compatibility File
Loading Procedure

updated 2/8/11

## INCLUDED IN THIS DOWNLOAD:

Filename | Purpose
--- | ---
PC3K-K2COMPAT-Loading Procedure.html | This document, detailing installation steps
KCOMP100.K2P | K2XX ROM Compatibility File (12.6MB)

## REQUIREMENTS:

- compatible USB thumb drive*
- approx. 13MB of free sample memory**

(*the PC3K only supports thumb drives that require 100mA or less).
(**to check free sample memory space, press MASTER, then MEMORY - see "Free").

## LOAD PROCEDURE:

Caution: the "KCOMP100.K2P" file is loaded using the regular Storage mode interface - it is NOT loaded using the Boot Loader. Follow the load procedure below.

Note: the K2 ROM-Compatibility file automatically loads into a reserved ID region in memory and will not interfere with or overwrite any user-created objects.

1. Turn on the PC3K.
2. Copy the "KCOMP100.K2P" file to a thumb drive.
3. Insert the thumb drive into the PC3K USB Storage port.
4. press STORAGE
5. Press LOAD
6. select the "KCOMP100.K2P" file
7. Press OK

The following message will appear:

            You are about to load the K2x to PC3
            compatibility set, it might take some time.

                                            OK      CANCEL

(note: the file loads in roughly 4 minutes.)

8. Press OK to proceed.

When the file is done loading you will be returned to the Storage mode main screen.

9. To confirm the load, press MASTER, then MEMORY, then COMPAT. You should see:

               K2xx Compatibility Installed: Yes

               DELETE                               EXIT

10. Press EXIT to proceed. Done

Note: if you ever need to erase the K2COMPAT objects from memory, simply return to this screen, press DELETE, and Yes to confirm, when prompted.

For details on the conversion of legacy K2 content, please see the Appendix of your PC3K manual.