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General| Processor | Zilog Z80A |
|---|---|
| Processor Speed | 4 MHz |
| RAM | 64 KB |
| ROM | 32 KB |
| Sound | General Instrument AY-3-8912 |
| Manufacturer | Amstrad |
| Type | Home computer |
| Release date | 1984 |
| Storage | Built-in cassette deck |
| Graphics | Motorola 6845 CRTC |
| Colours | 27 colors |
| Operating System | AMSDOS, Locomotive BASIC |
| Ports | Expansion port |
| Keyboard | Built-in |
| Power supply | External |
Initial instructions on unpacking, interconnecting, and switching on your CPC464 system.
Basic operations and initial program entry for new users.
Methods for correcting typing errors in program lines.
Using the copy cursor to modify program lines.
Description of the controls for the cassette datacorder mechanism.
Instructions on how to correctly insert and rewind a cassette.
Steps to load and run the initial 'Welcome' program from tape.
Methods for saving programs and data onto cassette tapes.
Standard method for saving a program with a specified filename.
Understanding and troubleshooting cassette read errors.
Introduction to the fundamental concepts of AMSTRAD BASIC.
Understanding how BASIC programs are organized into lines and commands.
How to enter and edit lines in BASIC, including character limits.
Using IF...THEN statements and relational operators for program control.
Implementing conditional logic and program branching with IF...THEN.
Overview of CPC464 graphics capabilities and commands.
Details of the three available screen modes: Normal, Multicolour, High Resolution.
Basic characteristics of sound generation: pitch, volume, length.
Connecting and using a Centronics compatible parallel printer.
Arranging subroutines to be called at specific future times using the AFTER command.
Scheduling subroutines to be called at regular intervals using the EVERY command.
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