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title: Normal Mode
slug: normal-mode
description: This mode unlocks all main functions of the Cronus Zen, including the GPC script compiler, GamePacks, GPC Library, Mouse & Keyboard, and more.
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createdAt: 2021-12-04T16:07:58.000Z
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This mode unlocks all main functions of the Cronus Zen, including the GPC script compiler, GamePacks, GPC Library, Mouse & Keyboard, and more.

First, connect Cronus Zen to a Windows PC *(or Mac with Windows 10 installed)* using a mini-USB cable from the **PROG USB Port*** (See highlighted in red below).* Then open Zen Studio.

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/IwUlH55FdaPsVELSqm1Fc/n3j1MDLxp82XTOeAWLMbC_image.png "Cronus Zen connected to a Windows PC (PROG USB Port)")

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/IwUlH55FdaPsVELSqm1Fc/kd7MieKgf_RlQ5le41z8i_normal-mode.jpg "Normal Mode")



Open the Zen Operational Mode interface by selecting **Tools 👉 Zen Operational Mode**. Then select **'Normal Mode'** and click **Finish**.

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The active Operational Mode is displayed in the **status bar**. You can also click this area to load the Zen Operational Mode interface.