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This Commodore 128D System Guide is designed to help you make
full use of the advanced capabilities of the Commodore 128D com
puter. Here's how to use this Guide:
Before you read any further in this System Guide, make sure
you have read the other book packed in the computer carton,
Introducing The Commodore 128D Personal Computer,
which contains important information on getting started with
the Commodore 128D.
Note: Throughout this booklet the Commodore 128D is
referred to as both the "C128" arid the "C128D." Whenever the
computer is referred to as the "C128" it is because the C128D
is behaving exactly like its relative, the C128. Whenever the
computer is referred to as the "C128D," you are being given
information that is relevant to only the 128D.
If you are primarily interested in using the BASIC language to
create and run your own programs, you should first read Sec
tion 2 of this chapter. This section summarizes the three operat
ing modes of the Commodore 128. Then read Chapter II, USING
C128 MODE. This chapter introduces you to the BASIC pro
gramming language as used in both C128 and C64 modes;
describes the Commodore 128 keyboard; defines some
advanced commands you can use in both C128 and C64
modes; shows how to use a number of powerful new BASIC
commands (including color, graphic and sound commands) that
are unique to C128 mode; and describes how to use the 80-
column capabilities available in C128 mode.
If you want to use BASIC in C64 mode, read Chapter III, USING
C64 MODE. You can use all the Commodore 64® BASIC 2.0
commands in C64 mode. Note, however, that the Commodore
128 BASIC 7.0 language provides many more BASIC com
mands than BASIC 2.0, and the C128 BASIC commands are
more powerful and easier to use than equivalent BASIC 2.0
commands. Remember, you can use C64 mode to run any of
the thousands of C64 software packages currently available.
If you want to use CP/M® on the Commodore 128, read Chapter
IV, USING CP/M MODE. This chapter tells you how to start up
and use CP/M on the Commodore 128. In CP/M mode you can
choose from thousands of software packages. You can also
create your own CP/M programs.
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