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INTRODUCTION
The PC-8201 is intended for the computer novice, as well as for
professionals. Anywhere there is a need for portable computing
power, such as for school, work or travel, the PC-8201 is the logical
choice.
So convenience we omit the character "A" from each
machine and peripheral (for example, PC-8201 instead of
PC-8201 A).
This manual is divided into nine chapters.
Chapter 1 is an overview of the PC-8201, with instructions for
installation.
Chapter 2 describes the cold and warm staT procedures, along with
how to free the computer during problem situations and
how to care for the PC-8201.
Chapter 3 gives a detailed description of the layout of the LCD
screen and keyboard.
Chapter 4 describes the available peripheral devices that may be
operated with the PC-8201, along with explanations for
connecting them.
Chapter 5 starts you us ng the PC-8201, while explaining the
different features and functions, including the three
different software features. This chapter also describes
files and how to handle them.
Chapter 6 describes the N 82 -BASIC language used with the PC-8201
personal computer. This is the built-in programming
language which allows you to write your own program.
Chapter 7 outlines the TEXT feature of the PC-8201. This soft¬
ware feature allows the computer to be used as a word
processor, and enables you to edit files.
Chapter 8 describes the software feature TELCOM. This lets your
PC-8201 communicate with other computers via a tele¬
phone modem.
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