Coleco Adam User Manual

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The

Disk

Version

The

disk version

of

this program

is the

same

as the one on

digital data pack.

The

only difference

you

will

note,

is in

loading

the

program.

The

disk

has

its

label topside

and the

write-protect notch

on the

left.

Loading

the

Program

Before

beginning,

be

sure

you

have

attached

the

Disk Drive

to

ADAM

IV

as

explained

in the

drive's Owner's

Manual.

To

load

the

program

from

disk,

follow

these

steps:

1.

Make sure

no

digital data

packs

or

disks

Eire

in any of the

drives.

3.

Turn

on a

Disk Drive

by

pressing

its

power switch

on the

front

of

the

drive.

4

.Turn

on

ADAM

using

the

power

switch

located

at the

back

of the

printer.

5 .

Open

the

disk drive latch

and in-

sert

the

program disk with

its

label facing

up and the

write-

protect

notch

to the

left.

Then

close

the

latch.

G.Press

Computer RESET.

INSERT

DISK

AS

SHOWN

WARNING!

Remember,do

not

attempt

to

remove

the

disk while

the

drive

is

operating.

Do not

turn power

on or

off

when

a

disk

is in the

drive. Con-

sult

your

Disk Drive Owner's

Manual

for

more information.

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Coleco Adam Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Coleco
Type	Home Computer
Release Year	1983
CPU	Zilog Z80A
CPU Speed	3.58 MHz
RAM	64 KB
Video RAM	16 KB
Storage	optional 5.25" floppy disk drive
Graphics	Texas Instruments TMS9928A
Sound	Texas Instruments SN76489
Operating System	CP/M
Ports	cartridge
Power Supply	Internal

Summary

Loading the Program

Ensure Drives are Empty

Ensure no data packs or disks are present in drives before loading.

Power On Display

Turn on the TV or monitor before proceeding with loading.

Power On Disk Drive

Activate the Disk Drive using its front power switch.

Power On ADAM System

Turn on the ADAM system using the rear power switch.

Insert Program Disk

Insert disk with label up and notch left; close latch.

Press Computer Reset

Initiate program load by pressing the Computer RESET button.

Write-Protect Tab

Recipe Filer Usage Note

Important note on using write-protect tabs with Recipe Filer.