Yamaha EZ-300 EZ-300 Owners Manual - Page 15

Setting Up Setting Up NOTE • This instrument cannot charge the batteries. Use only the specified charger device when charging. • Power will be automatically drawn from the AC adaptor if an AC adaptor is connected while batteries are installed in the instrument.  Setting the battery type Depending on the battery type to be used, you need to change the battery type setting on this instrument. Alkaline (and manganese) batteries are chosen by default. After installing new batteries and turning the power on, make sure to set the Battery Type appropriately (rechargeable or not) via Function number 064 (page 63). NOTICE • Failure to set the battery type may shorten the amount of the battery life. Make sure to set the battery type correctly. Turning the Power On 1 Turn down the [MASTER VOLUME] dial to "MIN." Setting the Auto Power Off function To prevent unnecessary power consumption, this instrument features an Auto Power Off function that automatically turns the power off if the instrument is not operated for a specified period of time. The amount of time that elapses before the power is automatically turned off is 30 minutes by default; however, you can change the setting.  To set the time that elapses before Auto Power Off is executed: Press the [FUNCTION] button several times until "AutoOff" (Function 063; page 63) appears, then use the [+/YES] or [-/NO] button to select the desired value. Settings: oFF, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60, 120 (minutes) Default value: 30 (minutes)  To disable the Auto Power Off function: Turn the power on while holding down the lowest key on the keyboard. A message "oFF AutoOff" appears briefly, then the instrument starts up with the Auto Power Off function disabled. The Auto Power Off function also can be disabled by selecting Off in Function number 063 (page 63). 2 Press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch to turn the power on. The Voice name appears on the display. Adjust the volume as desired while playing the keyboard. 3 Press and hold the [ ] (Standby/On) switch for about a second to set the instrument to standby mode. CAUTION • Even when the [ ] (Standby/On) switch is in standby sta- tus, electricity is still flowing to the product at the minimum level. Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be used for extended periods of time, or during electrical storms. NOTICE • Press only the [ ] (Standby/On) switch when turning the power on. Any other operations such as pressing the pedal are not allowed. Doing so may cause the instrument to malfunction. The lowest key NOTICE • Depending on the instrument status, the power may not turn off automatically, even after the elapse of the specified period of time. Always turn off the power manually when the instrument is not in use. • When the instrument is not operated for a specified period of time while connected to an external device such as an amplifier, speaker or computer, make sure to follow the instructions in the Owner's Manual to turn off the power to the instrument and the connected devices, in order to protect the devices from damage. If you do not want the power to turn off automatically when a device is connected, disable Auto Power Off. NOTE • Generally, the data and settings are maintained even when the power is turned off with the Auto Power Off function. For details, see page 59. EZ-300 Owner's Manual 15