Radio Shack TRS-80 100 Manual page 4

Radio /hack®
Computer
Training
Programs
COURSE
OVERVIEW
This course
is
designed
to familiarize
you
with the
TRS-80®
Model 100 microcomputer and
some
of
the basic
concepts
of
computers
in
general.
You
will
be
able to discuss,
in
computer
jargon, the capabilities
of
your
Model
100.
You
will
learn the
fundamentals
of
operation
(including
built-in
programs); care
of
your
computer and
cassettes;
and
will
be
shown how
to
utilize
the
Owner's Manual
to assist
you
in
effectively
operating your
Model
100.
LESSON
1
OBJECTIVES
Upon
successful completion
of this
lesson,
you
will
be
able
to:
1
.
Describe a general-purpose
computer and
name
its
five
functional sections.
2.
Discuss,
in
general terms, the
Model
100's capabilities
utilizing
custom programs as
well
as
applications software.
3.
Understand and
utilize
some
of
the
common
terms used
in
microcomputer
jargon,
4. Utilize
the
Model 100 Owner's Manual
to
look
up
pertinent
procedures and
techniques.
5.
Describe the
physical
components
of the
Model 100 and
locate the
connections
for
attaching peripherals.
6.
Discuss
the
importance
of
proper cassette care
and
storage
in
preventing data
loss.
7.
Correctly
power-up and power-down
the
Model
100.
8.
Explain
and use
the
seven
functional
groups
of
keys
and
modes
of
operation associated
with
the keyboard.
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