General Information
TI Solid State Thermal Prlnter*
When the
TI
Solid
State
Thermal
Printer
is
connected to your
computer,
you
can
obtain a
printed copy ofyour
program
and
data
to aid
you in revising long
programs
or
maintaining
files
of
programs
and
results. In addition, the
Thermal
Printer
can
be
used with
some
software applications to print
screen
displays
or
generate printed lists
and
reports.
The
printer prints up to 32
characters
on a line
and
prints
either
characters
from
Us
reSident
character
set
or
special
characters
that
you
define.
Special
features included in the
printer
also let you control the
amount
of
paper
that
is
ejected
and
the
spacing
between
lines.
TI
WlrlKt
R9mot9
Controllers'"
The
lightweight.
compact
Wired
Remote
Controllers add
greater
freedom
and
versatility
to
games,
graphics,
and
sound
applications
on
your computer, without
the
need for
keyboard
interaction. You
can
use
the
Remote
Controllers
with
certain
software applications
or
with
your
own
TI
BASIC programs,
Note: When you
are
using the Wired
Remote
Controllers, ALPHA LOCK
must
be in the off (up)
position.
TI
RS232
Interface'"
The
Texas
Instruments
RS232
Interface allows
you to
connect
a wide
range
of
EIA
RS232e-
compatible accessory devices to your computer.
With the
RS232
Interface
attached
to your
computer. you
can
list
programs
on a printer.
utllize a modem for telecommunications, print
graphs
on
a plotter,
and
much more.
TI
Telephone
Coupler
(Modem)'"
Added to the
RS232
Interface, the Telephone
Coupler (Modem)
enables
your
computer
to
communicate
over
tdclll1UlIC
liue::;
with
another
similarly equipped computer.
If
you also have a
TI
Command
Module* designed for
telccomm.unicatiolls,
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Gill
C1ccess
subscription
data
base
services.
TI Audio Adapter*
The
Audio
Adapter
provides a handy
connector
for use with 'I-t"-plug headphones.
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TI Memory Expansion Unit*
The
Memory
Expansion
unit
adds
32K
bytes of
Random
Access Memory to the computer's
built-in memory, In addition, the unit increases
the
numhf'r
of
i'lf:cpssorif's
which
Ci'ln
hf'
connected
to
the computer. (Note:
The
Memory
Expansion
unit requires the use of a
Command
Module
or
an
ar:c.f';ssory
designed
to
utilizp. thf';
unit.
The
TI
BASIC
programming
language
built into the
computer
cannot
make
use of the
Mf'mnry
Expansion
unit)
Cassette Interface Cable
You
can further
expand
your
computer
system
by using audio
cassette
tape
recorders.
TI
BASIC allows you to
store
and
retrieve
data
you
enter
in
the
computer
(programs. numerical
data,
etc.).
By
recording
data
on
a tape. you can
save it
as
a
permanent
record.
Later
you can
load
the
data
from
the
cassette
tape
into
the
computer's
memory if you
want
to use
that
information again.
Several
of
the
command
modulf's
also
IISf'
this
ff'.atllrf'
to
savp
ami
load
data
you've used in the module.
You
can
use either one
or
two recorders fur this
purpose. Using two
cassette
recorders is
especially helpful for
advanced
programming
applications.
User's
Reference
Guide