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Commodore SX-64 User Manual

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User manual (208 pages)

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Introduction
Sprite Graphics
Setting up
Music Synthesis
Low-Priced Peripherals
Unpacking and Setting up
Transporting the Executive 64
Troubleshooting Chart
Color Adjustment
Cursor
Expanding Your System
Storage Devices
Printing and Plotting Devices
Getting Started
Function Keys
Loading and Saving Programs
How to Load Prepackaged Software
How to Format a New Disk
How to Save Programs
Loading Cartridges
Listing a Directory of Programs on a Disk
Files
Sequential Files
Relative Files
Relative File Format
Random Files, or User Files
Opening a Data Channel for Random Access
Block-Read
Block-Write
Block-Allocate
Block-Free
Using Random Files
Buffer-Pointer
Chart of Basic Commands for Disks and Printers
Beginning Basic
Printing and Calculating
Mathematical Functions
Addition
Subtraction
Multiple Calculations on One Line
Division
Execution Order in Calculation
Combining Print's Capabilities
Writing Simple Programs in Basic
Line Numbers
The Goto Statement
Using the List Command
Editing Tips
How to Use Variables
Using For/Next Loops
Advanced Basic
Simple Animation
Input
Using the Get Statement for Data Input
Using Get to Program Function Keys
Random Numbers and Other Functions
Guessing Game
Your Roll
Random Graphics
Color Graphics
How to Use Color and Graphics on Your Computer
Printing Colors
Color CHR$ Codes
How to Use Peeks and Pokes
Editing Notes
Screen Graphics
Screen Memory Map
Color Memory Map
More Bouncing Balls
Introduction to Sprites
Bits, Bytes and Sprites
Binary to Decimal Conversion
Creating Sprites
Making Music on Your Computer
Structure of a Sound Program
Sawtooth
Triangular
Pulse
Sample Sound Program
Playing a Song on Your 64
Creating Sound Effects
Doll Crying
Shooting
Advanced Data Handling
Read and Data Statements
Calculating Averages
Subscripted Variables
Dimensioning Arrays
Simulated Dice Roll with Arrays
Two-Dimensional Arrays
Available Software
Programming Aids & Computer Languages
Business Software
Art & Music
Education & Learning Aids
Public Domain Series
Description of Dos Error Messages
Executive 64 Basic
Variables
Operators
Commands
Statements
List
Load
New
DIM
End
Get
Gosub
Let
Next
On
Open
Read
Restore
Return
Stop
Other Functions
String Functions
Abbreviations for Basic Keywords
Screen Display Codes
Screen Codes
ASCII and CHR$ Codes
Screen and Color Memory Maps
Deriving Mathematical Functions
Pinouts for Input/Output Devices
Programs to Try
Converting Standard Basic Programs to Executive 64 Basic
Error Messages
String Dimensions
Multiple Assignments
Music Note Values
Bibliography
Sprite Register Map
Color Codes
Sound Control Settings
Disk and Printer Commands and Statements
Close
CMD
Save
Verify
Index

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