Chapter
2:
Operating the
VIC
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program. This will also save time when you
LOAD
programs, since the
computer will
not
need
to
go
through
as much tape before reaching the
program you want.
LOAD
and
RUN
Pressing
SHIFT
and
RUN /
STOP
together will automatically
LOAD
and
RUN the next program on the Datassette. This works only when the
computer
is
in the immediate mode (not executing
an
instruction from
within a program).
OPERATING
THE
1540
DISK
DRIVE
If
you have been using a cassette drive, you will appreciate how much
time can be saved over entering programs by
hand
each time you wish
to
run
them. The
1540
disk drive can save you even more time because
of
its much
greater flexibility
and
faster
data
access time. This section will cover the
basic operation
of
the disk drive, listing the diskette directory, and loading
and running programs from a diskette. The disk operations and statements
will be covered in detail in Chapter
7.
Loading a Program
To load a program from a diskette in the 1540 disk drive, type LOAD
"file name",8.
The
"8"
above
is
the device number
of
the disk drive. This device
number
is
set
at
the factory. The VIC will display
SEARCHING
FOR
"file
name". The disk drive will activate, and the red light
on
the front
of
the drive
will come on. If the program
is
on the diskette, the VIC will also display
LOADING
REA:DY.
If not, you will see
?FILE
HOT
FOUND
ERROR
READY.
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