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General| Release Year | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Clock Speed | 3.58 MHz |
| RAM | 64 KB |
| ROM | 32 KB |
| Sound | Beeper |
| Storage | Cassette tape |
| Processor | Z80A |
| Ports | Cassette interface, expansion port |
| Operating System | Basic |
Provides ASCII and display code tables for characters and control codes.
Details the technical specifications of the MZ-700 series computers.
Lists and explains common BASIC error messages and their descriptions.
Summarizes the Z80A microprocessor instruction set for advanced users.
Provides an assembly listing of the monitor program for reference.
Lists control codes for the color plotter-printer in text mode.
Offers notes and precautions regarding the operation of data recorder, tapes, and displays.
Describes the key features and advancements of the MZ-700 series computers.
Guides the user on how to effectively read and understand the manual's sections.
Provides a basic introduction to computers and the BASIC language.
Explains what the BASIC programming language is and its purpose.
Details the step-by-step procedure for loading the BASIC interpreter from cassette tape.
Guides the user through loading and executing a sample BASIC program.
Explains how to start programming in BASIC using the direct mode and arithmetic operations.
Introduces using the MZ-700 as a calculator and explains BASIC arithmetic operators.
Guides the user on writing and entering a simple BASIC program, including line numbers.
Explains fundamental BASIC concepts like constants, variables, and arrays.
Defines and provides examples of numeric, hexadecimal, and string constants.
Explains numeric, string, and system variables, including naming rules.
Explains arrays as memory structures and how to declare them with subscripts.
Details arithmetic and string operations in BASIC, including operator priority.
Describes initial settings for the BASIC interpreter, including keyboard modes.
Introduces commonly used BASIC commands for program file input/output and editing.
Explains commands for loading, saving, and verifying BASIC files from cassette tape.
Explains commands for editing BASIC programs, such as AUTO and DELETE.
Explains commands that control program execution flow like RUN, CONT, BYE.
Explains the LET statement for assigning values to variables and array elements.
Covers statements for inputting data and outputting results (PRINT, INPUT, READ/DATA).
Covers instructions for creating loops and controlling program flow with branches.
Covers statements for defining arrays and user-defined functions.
Covers statements for adding remarks, stopping execution, and controlling system state.
Discusses statements controlling music playback, including tempo and note specifications.
Commands for reading and writing data files to cassette tape, extending program capabilities.
Lists and explains various built-in functions for mathematical and string operations.
Explains functions for manipulating strings, including length, extraction, and conversion.
Controls foreground and background colors for characters on the screen.
Commands for controlling the color plotter-printer's modes and output.
Statements allowing BASIC programs to interface with machine language programs.
Statements for transferring data to/from external devices via optional I/O cards.
Covers statements for error handling, system information, and plotter control.
Provides a monitor program for entering and debugging machine language programs.
Shows and labels the front and rear views of the MZ-731, MZ-721, and MZ-711 models.
Guides on connecting the MZ-700 to various display units, including TVs and monitors.
Describes the operation and installation of the MZ-700's built-in and external data recorders.
Explains the features, parts, and procedures for operating the color plotter-printer.
Explains how to use the keyboard for input, including normal and graphic modes.
Illustrates the overall system configuration and interconnection of components in the MZ-700.
Describes the memory map at power-on, during BASIC loading, and after reset.
Describes memory-mapped I/O addresses for peripheral interfaces like timers.
Describes how color information is controlled and stored in V-RAM for character display.
Presents circuit diagrams for various components of the MZ-700 hardware.
Lists and briefly describes the available monitor commands for system interaction.
Details the functions and usage of the eight primary monitor commands.
Lists and describes monitor subroutines callable from user programs for system tasks.
Step-by-step guide for copying the BASIC tape using monitor commands.
Instructions for modifying the BASIC interpreter's memory content using monitor commands.
Continues the copying/debugging process from a previous step.
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