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Commodore PC 10 User Manual

Commodore PC 10
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Personal
Computer
I
PC
10/20/40
A
2000
: MS-DOS
3.2
Microsoft
®
MS
®
-DOS

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Commodore PC 10 Specifications

General IconGeneral
CPUIntel 8088
Clock Speed4.77 MHz
GraphicsCGA (Color Graphics Adapter)
Expansion Slots5 ISA slots
PortsParallel, Serial
RAM256 KB (expandable to 640 KB)
Storage5.25" floppy drive (360 KB), optional 10 MB hard drive

Summary

2 Learning About Disks, Files, and Directories

The Format Command

Details the FORMAT command for preparing disks for MS-DOS, including checking for defects.

3 Getting Started

How to Start MS-DOS

Step-by-step guide on initiating the MS-DOS operating system by loading the master disk.

How to Make a Backup Copy of Your MS-DOS Disk

Guides on creating a backup copy of the MS-DOS master disk using the DISKCOPY command.

4 Using Commands

File Commands

Introduces common MS-DOS commands for managing files: DIR, COPY, DEL, RENAME, TYPE, PRINT.

The Copy Command

Details the COPY command for duplicating files, appending files, and managing file transfers.

The Format Command

Explains the FORMAT command's purpose and usage for preparing disks, including volume labels and system file transfer.

6 The Line Editor (Edlin)

How to Start Edlin

Guides on initiating Edlin by typing `edlin` followed by a filename.

How to Quit Edlin

Guides on saving edited files and exiting Edlin, including backup procedures and warnings.

9 Link: A Linker

How to Start Link

Explains three methods to start the linker: using prompts, command line, or a response file.

10 Debug

How to Start Debug

Explains two methods to start the debug utility: using the prompt or specifying the filename on the command line.

Appendix A Instructions for Users with Single Floppy Disk Drive Systems

Using MS-DOS Commands with a Single Drive

Explains how to use MS-DOS commands on systems with only one floppy disk drive, treating it as multiple logical drives.

Appendix E MS-DOS Message Directory

MS-DOS Messages

Provides a directory of MS-DOS messages, explaining their causes and correction methods.

Appendix F Configuring Your Hard Disk (Fdisk)

How to Start Fdisk

Guides on launching FDISK and navigating its main menu options for disk partitioning.

Choice 1 - Creating a DOS Partition

Details the process of creating a DOS partition on the hard disk, including handling existing partitions.

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