Chapter 1. Operation; Ibm 5100 Overview - IBM 5100 Basic Reference Manual

Chapter 1. Operation
IBM 5100 OVERVIEW
The IBM 5100 (Figure 1) is a portable computer designed for direct use by the user
for solving problems. The 5100 has a display screen, a combined alphameric and
numeric keyboard, a tape unit, switches, and indicator lights. The dis'play screen and
indicator lights communicate information to the user, and the keyboard and switches
allow the user to control the operations the system will perform. Figure 1 shows a
combined BASIC/APL 5100.
IN PROCESS
Indicator
RESTART
Switch
PROCESS
CHECK Indicator
REVERSE
DISPLAY
BASIC/APL
Switch
DISPLAY
REGISTERS/NORMAL
Switch
POWER ON/OFF
Display
Shift Keys
Figure 1.
The IBM 5100 Portable Computer
Tape
Cartridge
Special Operator Keys