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SORD M5 User Manual

SORD M5
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SORD M5 Specifications

General IconGeneral
CPUZilog Z80A
CPU Speed3.58 MHz
Video RAM16 KB
Display Resolution256 x 192
GraphicsTI TMS9918A
SoundTexas Instruments SN76489
StorageCassette tape
PortsCartridge slot, cassette interface, expansion port
RAM4 KB

Summary

Ways You Can Use Your M5 Creative Computer

Be Creative with Up to 16 Colors!

Learn to draw pictures in 16 colors, save them, and combine them to make scenes.

Learn to Program BASIC!

A special version of BASIC for beginners to learn programming with simple instructions.

Do All Kinds of Calculation from Baseball Statistics to Calorie Counting!

Use M5 for household calculations like expenses, budget items, and gas mileage.

Great for Science or the Stock Market!

Utilize M5 for advanced math, science, and stock market analysis with floating-point calculations.

Play Baseball and Other Games!

Enjoy hours of fun playing games by plugging in game cartridges.

Other Programs

M5 Creates a New World at Home

The M5 Gives Everyone the Chance to Get to Know Computers

Encourages users to overcome computer discomfort through play and familiarization.

The M5 Helps Teach Children

Introduces children to computers via games, drawing, and learning numbers and letters.

The M5 Helps Parents, Too

Assists parents with home office tasks like finances, planning, and understanding computer applications.

Looking After Your M5

Program cartridges

Recommendations for handling program cartridges, like not opening them or touching metal terminals.

Program cassette tapes

Advice for cassette tapes, such as keeping them away from magnets and winding them properly.

How To Set Up Your M5

Connecting the M5 to the TV Antenna

Instructions on connecting the M5 to a TV using antenna or video terminals for display.

Running Your M5

Skipping Programs on Tape

Method 1: Using the RESET Key

Skip unwanted programs by pressing the RESET key when the program name is displayed.

Method 2: Using the Tape Counter

Fast forward tape to a program using the tape counter and then start loading.

Adjusting Display Colors

When Entering Data

Putting Your M5 Away

Cleaning Your M5

Playing Games With Your M5

1. Baseball Game

Detailed instructions on how to play the Baseball game, including controls and gameplay.

2. "Zac Banic"

Instructions for playing the "Zac Banic" game, covering gameplay, controls, and scoring.

Troubleshooting Your M5

Specifications