Commodore 16 User Manual page 17

CARTRIDGE SLOT
CASSETTES
INTRODUCTION
A computer without software is like a glass without orange juice. Well,
maybe not, but software does add to the usefulness of your computer
and the tun and diversion it enacts you. Software is all the programs
that can be entered and run on a computer. The hardware (In mis case,
your Commodore 16) can use software in many Jorms. plug-in
cartridges. pre-recorded tapes and diskettes. The family of software
available for your Commodore 16 is growing quickly Your dealer can
keep you up-10date on new products and inform you about Me features
of software that's currently available
Your Commodore 16 can use software on CARTRIDGE. CASSETTE
TAPE. and DISKETTE form, available from your Commodore dealer. All
you do is load them into your Commodore 16. You can also create and
store your own programs on cassette tapes or floppy disks.
CARTRIDGES
Commodore produces a full assortment of cartridge software lor your
Commodore 16. There is a variety of personal. education, and
business programs, as well as exciting games available for your
Commodore 16. You don't need any additional equipment to use
cartridge software; all you do is plug the cartridge into the back of your
computer and power on Here are the steps to follow to use cartridges
.
Loading Cartridges
STEP 1 Turn OFF your Commodore 16.
IMPORTANT: YOU MUST TURN OFF YOUR COMPUTER BEFORE
YO' INSERT OR REMOVE CARTRIDGES. IF YOU DON'T. YOU
MAY DAMAGE THE CARTRIDGE AND THE COMPUTER.
STEP 2 Hold me cartridge with the label lacing UP, and insert the
cartridge firmly in the cartridge slot (labelled 'memory
expansion') in the back of your computer.
STEP 3 Turn ON your Commodore 16.
STEP 4 Begin the game or program according to the instructions that
come with the software.
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A variety of software for the Commodore 16 is available on cassette
tape. These cassette tapes are similar to the music cassettes that you
play on your tape deck or stereo. Software on tape works In the same
fashion as cartridge software. but you have to have an additional piece
of equipment (called a peripheral) to load cassette software into your
computer. To use cassettes, you need a Dalassette tape recorder,
available Irom your Commodore dealer
.
You can also use cassette tapes and the Dalassette to store programs
you write yourself. The next section explains how to save programs on
tape.
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