Laser 128 - Adjusting Computer Speed

SPEEDING UP PROGRAM EXECUTION IN THE LASER 128EX
A. SPEEDING UP PROGRAM
EXECUTION IN THE LASER 128EX
Running at its normal speed, the LASER 128 can handle
most tasks without any difficulty. However, for
applications requiring a large amount of complicated
computations and fast responses a demanding user may
not be satisfied with the processing speed of the LASER
128.
To fulfil your needs, the LASER 128EX , equipped with
a hi gh -s peed central processor, is capable of running
programs at a higher rate. The execution sp eed is
software-selectable so that it can be chosen for each
program section at will.
When the computer is turned on, the default speed is
the standard lMHz. You can change the computing
speed by the following methods: Holding down the
numeric key "2" or "3" while turning the computer on or
while pressing CTRL - RESET. The number "2" option
will cause the computer to run a program at 2.3 times
the normal speed . The number "3" option will make a
program run up to 3.6 times · its normal speed.
If either of the two "fast" modes is entered while the
computer is in 40-column text mode, you can observe
that the checker-board cursor blinks at a higher rate .
Moreover , if you "beep" the speaker by pressing "CTRL-
G", you will notice that the pitch of the sound is higher
than usual. This provides a simple means of telling
which mode the computer is currently in .
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