NEC PC-8201A - Operation Modes

Chapter 6
Operation Modes
First of all, BASIC has to be started. Turn ON the power switch of
the PC-8201. When the word "BASIC" appears in reverse image on
the screen, press the Key and the following display will be on
the screen:
NEC PC-8201 BASIC Ver 1.0 CO
Microso-ft
12374 Bytes -free
Ok
■
Load " Saoe " Files
List Run
After the message "Ok" appears on the screen, the PC-8201 is in the
BASIC mode and in the Direct Mode (command level). In this
situation, N 8 2 -BASIC commands can be input through the keyboard.
Direct Mode
If a BASIC statement is input without a line number, it is executed
immediately when the key is input. This operation is referred to
as "execution in the direct mode".
Program Mode
If a BASIC statement with a line number is input, it is stored in the
RAM as a program. Once a program is stored it can then be
executed by using the RUN command. The operation is referred to
as "execution in the program mode".
Consult the BASIC Reference Manual for details.
6-3