Commodore 16 - Page 39

~
USING SOFTWARE
Introduction
Software expands the scope of your computer, giving
you access to an entire library of personal, business,
educational, scientific and entertainment programs.
Software can be defined as the programs that can be
entered and run on a computer. To use any software
on your computer, you must LOAD the software pro
gram into the computer's memory. There are different
LOADing instructions, depending on what kind of soft
ware it is. The hardware (in this case, your Commodore
16) can use software in many forms: plug-in cartridges,
pre-recorded tapes and diskettes. The family of soft
ware available for your Commodore 16 is growing
quickly. Your dealer can keep you up-to-date on new
products and inform you about the features of soft
ware that's currently available.
Cartridges
• Commodore produces a full assortment of cartridges
software for your Commodore 16. There is a variety
of personal, education, and business programs,
as well as exciting games available for your
Commodore 16.
• You don't need any additional equipment to use
cartridge software. All you do is plug the car
tridge into the back of your computer and turn the
power on.
Loading Cartridges
• The steps for loading a cartridge are as follows:
1 Turn OFF your Commodore 16.
25