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General| Processor | MOS Technology 6502 |
|---|---|
| Clock Speed | 1 MHz |
| Output | Composite video |
| RAM | 4 KB (expandable to 8 KB or 48 KB) |
| Storage | None (Cassette interface for storage available separately) |
| Graphics | 40x24 characters |
| Input | Keyboard (ASCII) |
| Display | None (required external display) |
| Operating System | None (required manual programming) |
| Release Date | April 1976 |
| Ports | Keyboard, cassette interface |
| Power Supply | External power supply required |
Details microprocessor clock frequency, video output format, and display memory.
Information on on-board RAM capacity and input power requirements.
Describes the Apple Computer system and outlines the manual's three main sections.
Instructions for connecting an ASCII keyboard and its interface to the system.
Details on connecting the display and the required AC power sources and transformers.
Procedure for running a test program to verify system functionality after setup.
Explains monitor entry, line editing, and basic commands for memory examination.
Details commands for examining successive memory locations and blocks.
Explains commands for depositing data into single and successive memory locations.
Details commands for running programs at specified addresses or the last examined location.
Describes commands related to hex data handling, like NTHEX and DIG.
Lists useful monitor routines like GETLINE, ECHO, PRBYTE, and PRHEX.
Covers commands for examining blocks and depositing data, including specific syntax.
Provides notes on RAM locations used by the monitor and invalid for user use.
Lists internal variables used by the monitor and other system variables.
Illustrates the interface between the keyboard/display and the system via the PIA.
Describes expansion via the 44-pin edge connector for memory and I/O devices.
Explains memory refresh cycles and the DMA capability of the system.
Lists routines for keyboard input and display output relevant to expansion.
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