C128 Mode C64Mode - Commodore 128D User Manual

The Commodore 128 Personal Computer is actually three computers
in one, offering three primary operating modes:
■ C128 Mode
■ C64 Mode
■ CP/M Mode
Here's a summary of what each mode offers:
C128 Mode
In C128 mode, the Commodore 128 Personal Computer provides
access to 128K of RAM and a powerful extended BASIC language
known as BASIC 7.0. BASIC 7.0—which offers over 140 commands,
statements and functions—has been created by Commodore to
provide better and easier ways to perform many sophisticated pro
gramming tasks, including those involving graphics, animation,
sound and music. C128 mode also provides both 40- and 80-column
output capabilities and full use of the 92-key keyboard. The keyboard
includes a numeric keypad in addition to Escape, Tab, ALPHA LOCK
and Help keys. A built-in machine language monitor allows you to
create and debug your own machine language programs. You can
use these programs in conjunction with a BASIC program. In C128
mode you can use a number of new peripheral devices from Com
modore, including,a new fast-serial disk drive, a mouse, RAM expan
sion modules, and a 40/80-column composite video/RGBI monitor.
And you can use alhstandard Commodore serial peripherals.
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C64 Mode
In C64 mode, the Commodore 128
operates exactly like a Commodore
64 computer. The Commodore 128
retains all the capabilities of the com
mercially successful C64, thus allow
ing you to take full advantage of the
wide range of available C64 software.
You also have compatibility with C64
peripherals, including standard cas
sette, joystick, user port and serial devices, as well as C64 compos
ite video monitor and TV outputs.
INTRODUCTION—Overview of the Commodore C128 Personal Computer
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