Introduction; The Commodore Business System - Commodore 8000 Series User Manual

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting the Commodore Series 8000 Computer. You will find that
your computer is a flexible and easy·to-use tool-quite suitable for whatever applications
you have in mind.
Commodore is the leading innovator and advocate in bringing personal computers into the
business office--delivering both professional capability and results. Your computer has been
thoroughly tested and certified by Commodore prior to leaving the factory. You will find
that your computer can be immediately on-line and ready to go to work.
This guide discusses the computer's features in an easy-to-understand non-technical manner.
This approach will enable you to become familiar with your computer's basic capabilities
without being intimidated by technical sounding jargon.
This guide is comprised of the following chapters:
• INTRODUCTION
• THE COMMODORE BUSINESS SYSTEM
• EXPWRING THE KEYBOARD
• TAKING COMMAND
• PERIPHERALS
• ERROR MESSAGES
The information presented in these chapters will allow you to:
• unpack and install the computer,
• attach computer peripherals,
• use commercially prepared software, and
• recognize and correct error conditions.
Commodore makes no assumptions as to the user's expertise, but does recommend the
SUGGESTED READING LIST, Table 1, which, should the user wish to pursue it, can pro-
vide detailed programming and technical information. Additionally, your Commodore
dealer can assist you in expanding your knowledge and understanding, thereby enhancing
your proficiency.
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