I
ntrod
uction
The
VIC
20
is
a remarkable computer. Despite its low price and small
size, it has more features than larger and more expensive computers did even
a
few
years ago.
If
you want to solve math problems, the VIC can
run
them for you.
If
you need
to
type letters
or
mailing lists, the VIC will do the
job
quickly and
easily.
But in addition
to
these functions, common
to
most computers, the
VIC offers color text and graphics.
Furthermore, the VIC
20
can produce tones within a range
of
nine
octaves. These can be combined to imitate anything from the patter
of
rain
to a cannonade.
Chapter 1 explains how
to
unpack and set up the VIC
20
and its
accessories.
It
contains a description
of
all the controls
on
the VIC, from
connectors to keyboard functions. .
Chapter 2 guides you through the VIC screen editor and explains the
two operating modes
of
the VIC: immediate mode and programmed mode.
This
is
followed by
an
introduction
to
the Datassette, the
1540
disk drive,
and the
1515
printer.
Chapter 3 introduces you to programming. All the BASIC instructions
are covered as well as the concepts
of
loops, branching, Boolean operators,
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