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Apple IIc User Manual

Apple IIc
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Apple IIc Specifications

General IconGeneral
Processor65C02
Clock Speed1.023 MHz
RAM128 KB
ROM16 KB
Operating SystemApple DOS 3.3, ProDOS
Power SupplyInternal power supply
Weight7.5 lbs
Release DateApril 1984
StorageExternal 5.25-inch floppy drive
Sound1-bit audio
PortsSerial, Mouse/joystick, Composite video
Dimensions11.5 x 12.1 x 11.6 inches
ManufacturerApple Computer

Summary

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Outside of Machine

Describes the physical components and external features of the Apple IIc.

1.1.1 The Keyboard

Details the keyboard layout, special function keys, and features like auto-repeat.

1.2 Inside of Machine

Explains the internal components of the Apple IIc, including the main logic board and power supply.

1.2.1 The Internal Voltage Converter

Describes the internal voltage converter and its function.

1.2.2 The Main Logic Board

Details the main logic board and its components.

Chapter 2 Memory Organization and Control

2.1 The 65C02 Microprocessor

Introduces the 65C02 microprocessor, its registers, and address space.

2.3 Memory Map and Memory Switching

Illustrates the memory map and how memory banks are switched.

2.5 48K Memory

Describes the 48K memory space, including page allocations and buffer usage.

Chapter 3 Introduction to Apple IIc I/O

3.1 The Standard I/O Links

Discusses standard I/O subroutines and link addresses for character input/output.

3.2 Standard Input Features

Covers keyboard input routines like GETLN, KEYIN, and RDKEY.

3.3 Standard Output Features

Explains output routines like COUT1 and C3COUT1 for character display.

Chapter 4 Keyboard and Speaker

4.1 Keyboard Input

Explains how the keyboard works, including ASCII codes and input routines.

4.2 Speaker Output

Describes the Apple IIc's speaker, its controls, and audio output capabilities.

Chapter 5 Video Display Output

5.2 Text Modes

Details the different text display modes (40-column, 80-column) and character sets.

5.3 Graphics Modes

Explains the low-resolution and high-resolution graphics modes and their color capabilities.

5.6 Display Mode Switching

Explains how to switch between different display modes using soft switches.

Chapter 6 Disk Input and Output

6.1 Startup

Covers the startup process for the built-in and external disk drives.

Chapter 7 Serial I/O Port 1

7.1 Using Serial Port 1

Explains how to use Serial Port 1 for communication, including printer and modem connections.

Chapter 8 Serial I/O Port 2

8.1 Using Serial Port 2

Describes how to use Serial Port 2 for communication, focusing on modem and terminal operations.

Chapter 9 Mouse and Game Input

9.1 Mouse Input

Details mouse hardware, operating modes, and connector pin assignments.

9.2 Game Input

Explains how to connect and use game paddles, joysticks, and other controllers.

Chapter 10 Using the Monitor

10.1 Invoking the Monitor

Describes how to enter and exit the system monitor program.

10.3 Monitor Memory Commands

Covers commands for examining and modifying memory contents.

10.7 Machine-Language Programs

Guides on running and disassembling machine-language programs using the monitor.

Chapter 11 Hardware Implementation

11.4 The CMOS 65C02 Microprocessor

Describes the central processing unit, its clock speed, and performance.

11.5 The Custom Integrated Circuits

Explains the function of key integrated circuits like MMU, IOU, TMG, and IWM.

11.9 The Video Display

Covers video output signals, timing, display modes, and addressing.

Appendix B Memory Map

B.1 Page Zero

Details the memory layout and addresses for Page Zero.

B.2 Page Three

Describes the memory map for Page Three.

Appendix C Important Firmware Locations

C.2 Port Addresses

Details the firmware addresses for serial and other ports.

C.4 Applesoft Interpreter Addresses

Provides firmware addresses for the Applesoft interpreter.

Appendix D Operating Systems and Languages

D.1 Operating Systems

Lists and describes various operating systems for the Apple IIc.

D.2 Languages

Lists programming languages available for the Apple IIc.

Appendix E Interrupts

E.1 Introduction

Provides an introduction to interrupts on Apple II computers.

E.5 Sources of Interrupts

Lists various sources that can trigger interrupts.

Appendix F Apple II Series Differences

F.2 Memory Structure

Details the memory organization differences across Apple II series.

F.8 Serial I/O

Explains serial I/O differences.

Appendix G USA and International Models

G.1 Keyboard Layouts and Codes

Covers keyboard layouts and character codes for different regions.

Appendix H Conversion Tables

H.2 Hexadecimal and Decimal

Provides conversion tables for hexadecimal and decimal numbers.

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