AMSTRAD PCW8256 User Manual

This User Guide starts by telling you how to set up the PCW8256.

Details on how to correctly fit the mains plug for the PCW8256.

Instructions for connecting the keyboard and printer to the PCW8256 monitor unit.

Step-by-step guide on how to switch on the PCW8256 and load the initial disc.

Recommendation for cleaning the PCW8256 screen and plastic case.

Explanation of the PCW8256 keyboard layout and special key functions.

Learn to use the LocoScript word processor through a series of practical stages.

Information on the types of discs compatible with the PCW8256.

Instructions on how to back up your system discs using the DISCKIT utility.

Guidance on how to organize documents and files on discs for efficient management.

Overview of disc management operations and the Disc Manager screen.

Explanation of the printer's control states and button functions.

Advanced methods for controlling printer features like fonts and graphics.

List and explanation of printer control codes for various functions.

Details on how to print text, including different typestyles and formatting.

Guidance on how to translate image data into patterns of dots for printing.

Details on different language character sets available for CP/M Plus.

A table listing characters and their corresponding codes in CP/M.

Instructions on how to redefine keyboard layouts and create custom key combinations.

Steps to set up a custom keyboard layout as the default.

List of expansion tokens and key combinations for customising the keyboard.

A comprehensive list of all characters and their codes available in CP/M.

Introduces basic LOGO commands for controlling the turtle's movement.

Explains how to define and use procedures in LOGO for repeatable commands.

Details on using local and global variables within LOGO programs.

Instructions on how to edit LOGO procedures to correct typing mistakes.

Guidance on saving created LOGO procedures to disk for later use.

Introduces basic LOGO commands for controlling the turtle's movement.

Explains how to define and use procedures in LOGO for repeatable commands.

Details on using local and global variables within LOGO programs.

Instructions on how to edit LOGO procedures to correct typing mistakes.

Guidance on saving created LOGO procedures to disk for later use.

Lists and explains LOGO primitives related to turtle graphics commands.

Details on primitives for managing and interacting with the LOGO graphics screen.

Lists primitives for displaying and manipulating text on the LOGO screen.

Explains LOGO primitives for working with variables.

Lists LOGO primitives for performing mathematical calculations.

Details LOGO primitives for conditional statements and comparisons.

Describes LOGO primitives for defining and managing procedures.

Explains LOGO primitives that control the execution sequence of commands.

Lists LOGO primitives for manipulating words and lists.

Explains LOGO primitives for interacting with discs and files.

Details LOGO primitives for reading input from the keyboard.

Explains LOGO primitives for printer operations.

Describes LOGO primitives for saving and loading graphics as picture files.

Lists common error messages in Dr. Logo and provides suggested actions.

Error messages specific to disc operations within Dr. Logo.

Overview of using the PCW8256/PCW8512 with a second floppy disk drive.

Explains the differences between Drive A and Drive B and compatible disc types.

Details the advantages and setup of a 2-drive system for word processing.

Instructions on how to format discs specifically for use with Drive B.

How to set Drive B as the default and use it within the CP/M environment.

How to view the contents of the Drive B directory and its specific entries.

Explanation of disc files and how they are transferred between drives.

Information on handling files exceeding 16K in size and directory entries.

Using the SHOW command to display drive attributes and file information.

Step-by-step guide to copying discs using the DISCKIT utility.

How to use DISCKIT to verify the integrity of discs.

Instructions for running LocoScript and editing documents using Drive B.

Step-by-step process for creating a new document file on Drive B.

Procedure for copying files between drives, e.g., from Drive M to Drive B.

Defines key terms used in the licence agreement.

Outlines the terms and conditions for using the software program.

Specifies the duration and conditions under which the licence is effective.

Details the warranty provided for the software and its limitations.

States the exclusive remedies available to the user in case of program defects.

Information regarding program updates and registration.

Covers general terms, governing law, and modification of the agreement.