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Radio Shack TRS-80 Model 12 User Manual

Radio Shack TRS-80 Model 12
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Radio Shack TRS-80 Model 12 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerRadio Shack
ModelTRS-80 Model 12
CategoryDesktop
CPUZilog Z80
CPU Speed4 MHz
RAM64 KB
Storage5.25" floppy disk drives
Operating SystemTRSDOS
PortsParallel, serial
KeyboardDetachable QWERTY keyboard
WeightApprox. 30 lbs

Summary

Model 12 Power-Up Sequence

Limited Warranty and Terms of Sale

Customer Obligations

Customer responsibilities and obligations for Radio Shack hardware and software.

Radio Shack Limited Warranties

Details Radio Shack's warranties and conditions for computer equipment and software sales.

Service Policy

Introduction to the TRS-80 Model 12

The Model 12

Overview of the TRS-80 Model 12's basic features and capabilities.

About This Manual

Explains the manual's content and purpose, including glossary reference.

Quick Reference Chart

Power Up Sequence

Order of operations for powering on the TRS-80 Model 12 system components.

Power Down Sequence

Order of operations for powering off the TRS-80 Model 12 system components.

System Commands

Lists and describes essential commands for operating the TRS-80 system.

Chapter 1: About Your Computer

About Your Equipment

Details the physical components included with the TRS-80 Model 12 computer system.

Inserting a Diskette

Model 12 Keyboard

Installation Procedures

Installing Peripheral Equipment

Power Up and Power Down Procedures

Loading TRSDOS-II From Floppy Diskette

Chapter 2: Backup Copies

TRSDOS System Diskette BACKUP

Chapter 3: Sample Session

Operating Systems and Application Programs

Introduces operating systems and application programs, and their role in computer operation.

Storing Information on Disk

Removing and Swapping Diskettes

Chapter 4: Floppy Diskette System Preparation

Using TRSDOS-II Application Programs

Explains how to use application programs that require TRSDOS-II as their operating system.

Using TRSDOS Application Programs

Details how to use TRSDOS 2.0a programs on the Model 12, including patching.

Converting TRSDOS Programs to TRSDOS-II

Formatting Diskettes

Chapter 5: Hard Disk System Preparation

Appendix A: Backup Disks and Files

TRSDOS-II BACKUP

Explains how to copy diskettes using the TRSDOS-II BACKUP command.

Backing Up TRSDOS-II System Diskettes

TRSDOS BACKUP Procedures

Making SAVE/RESTORE Compressed Copies

Appendix B: More About TRSDOS-II

Increasing Drive Efficiency Using the DRIVE Command

Optimizes drive performance by specifying custom drive settings via the DRIVE command.

HELP Command Overview

KILL Command Usage

Appendix C: Making a Minimum System Diskette

Appendix D: Glossary

Appendix E: Problems and Error Messages

Unreadable Disks, Files, and Programs

Troubleshooting common issues with disk, file, and program readability.

Appendix F: Specifications

Console Specifications

Details the display console's features, including video modes and character sets.

Processor Specifications

Information on the Z80-based microprocessor, memory, and compatibility.

Sound Specifications

Describes the computer's sound capabilities, including audible alarms and keyboard clicks.

Appendix G: Keyboard Code Map

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