Epson PX-8 User Manual

EPSON
USER'S MANUAL

Epson PX-8 Specifications

General

Brand	Epson
Model	PX-8
Category	Laptop
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1 Overview

1.2 Hardware Configuration

Describes the PX-S hardware components, including CPU, memory, keyboard, display, and interfaces.

1.3 Software Configuration

Chapter 2 Starting Up and Operating the PX-8

2.1 Starting Up

Provides precautions for computer and AC adapter usage, and procedures before switching on the PX-8.

2.2 Operating The Computer

Details operating the computer, including keyboard functions, special keys, and screen modes.

2.2.2 Switching the PX-8 on and off

2.2.4 Alternative reset sequences

Chapter 3 Operating the Computer Under CP/M

3.1 What Is CP/M?

Introduces CP/M as a popular operating system for microcomputers and its advantages.

3.2 Files And File Names

Explains file storage, naming conventions, primary names, extensions, and wildcards.

3.3 Starting To Use CP/M

Details using CP/M, including disk drive names, changing disks, and warm starts.

3.4 Using The Keyboard Under CP/M

Describes keyboard functions under CP/M, including programmable function keys and character deletion.

3.6 The Concept of Logical And Physical Devices

3.7 The CP/M Built-In Commands

Lists and explains essential CP/M built-in commands like DIR, ERA, REN, SAVE, TYPE, and USER.

3.8 Using Utilities and Application Program with CP/M

Covers CP/M utilities (PIP, STAT, SUBMIT, XSUB, CONFIG, TERM) and application programs.

3.8.6 CONFIG

Chapter 4 Input and Output Devices and Optional Additions to the PX-8

4.1 Storage of Files and Data

Discusses file storage options including Microcassette drive and optional floppy disk drives.

4.1.1 Microcassette Drive

4.2 RS-232C Interface

Explains the RS-232C interface, its operation modes, protocols, and examples of use.

4.3 Serial Interface

4.4 Using Printers with the PX-8

Chapter 5 The System Interface

5.1 The CP/M Configuration

5.2 The IOBYTE

5.3 The File Control Block (FCB)

5.4 BDOS Function Calls

5.6 The BIOS Interface

5.7 The Entry Address of the BIOS Subroutines