Commodore 64C - Understanding the Initial Screen Display

initial screen display
Shortly after you turn on your computer, you should see a display like the one
shown below on your television set or monitor:
—the cursor
Notice the small flashing rectangle at the upper left part of the screen, just below
the word READY. This rectangle is called the cursor. The cursor marks your posi
tion on the screen. When you type in something or when the computer responds to
something you have typed in, the cursor moves accordingly.
the cursor
—adjusting the screen display
If the screen display is not clear, adjust
the controls on your television set or
monitor. If you don't get a picture at
all, use the troubleshooting chart in the
QUICK-CONNECT GUIDE to check
your connections.