Commodore 128 User Manual

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Commodore 128 Specifications

General

RAM	128 KB
ROM	48 KB
Manufacturer	Commodore International
Type	Home computer
Release date	January 1985
Discontinued	1989
Predecessor	Commodore 64
Successor	Commodore 128D
CPU	MOS Technology 8502
Secondary CPU	Zilog Z80
Graphics	VIC-II
Text Modes	40x25, 80x25
Sound	SID 6581
Operating System	Commodore BASIC 7.0, CP/M
Ports	Cartridge, User port, Serial

Summary

CHAPTER 2 USING C128 MODE

SECTION 3 Getting Started in Basic

Covers fundamental BASIC programming concepts and keyboard usage for C128 mode.

SECTION 4 Advanced Basic Programming

Explores more sophisticated BASIC commands, loops, and data handling techniques.

SECTION 5 Some Basic Commands and Keyboard Operations Unique to C128 Mode

Introduces advanced C128-specific BASIC commands and unique keyboard functions.

SECTION 6 Color, Animation and Sprite Graphics Statements Unique to the C128

Covers C128-specific commands for graphics, animation, and sprite manipulation.

SECTION 7 Sound and Music in C128 Mode

Details commands for generating sound effects and composing music using the SID chip.

SECTION 8 Using 80 Columns

CHAPTER 3 USING C64 MODE

SECTION 10 Storing and Reusing Your Programs in C64 Mode

CHAPTER 4 USING CP/M MODE

SECTION 11 Introduction to CP/M 3.0

SECTION 12 Files, Disks, and Drives in CP/M 3.0

Covers the fundamental concepts of files, disks, and drives within the CP/M environment.

SECTION 13 Using the Console and Printer in CP/M 3.0

Explains how to control console and printer output and edit command lines.

SECTION 14 Summary of Major CP/M 3.0 Commands

Provides a summary of built-in and transient CP/M commands and their functions.

SECTION 15 Commodore Enhancements to CP/M 3.0

Details Commodore-specific features that enhance CP/M 3.0 functionality.

CHAPTER 5 BASIC 7.0 ENCYCLOPAEDIA

COMMAND AND STATEMENT FORMAT

SECTION 17 Basic Commands and Statements

LOAD

PRINT USING

SOUND

SPRITE

SECTION 19 Variables and Operators

VARIABLES

OPERATORS

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A — BASIC LANGUAGE ERROR MESSAGES

APPENDIX B — DOS ERROR MESSAGES

APPENDIX J — MACHINE LANGUAGE MONITOR

APPENDIX L — DISK COMMAND SUMMARY