Commodore 128 System Manual page 11

This Commodore 128 System Guide is designed to help you
make full use of the advanced capabilities of the Commodore
128 computer.
Before you read any further in this System Guide, make
sure you have read the other book that comes with your
computer, the Commodore 128 Personal Computer
Introductory Guide. This introductory guide contains
important information on getting started with the Commodore
128.
If you are primarily interested in using the BASIC language
to create and run your own programs, you should read
Chapter II, USING C128 MODE. This chapter introduces you
to the BASIC programming language as used in both C128
and C64 modes, describes the Commodore 128 keyboard,
defines some advanced commands you can use in both
C128 and C64 modes, shows how to use a number of
powerful new BASIC commands (including colour, graphic
and sound commands) that are unique to C128 Mode, and
describes how to use the 80-column capabilities available in
C128 Mode.
If you want to use BASIC in C64 Mode, read Chapter III,
USING C64 MODE.
If you want to use CP/M on the Commodore 128, read
Chapter IV, USING CP/M MODE. This chapter tells you how
to start up and use CP/M on the Commodore 128. ln CP/M
you can choose from thousands of commercial software
packages, including the PERFECT series (PERFECT
WRITER, PERFECT CALC, PERFECT FILER). You can also
create your own CP/M programs.
If you want details on the BASIC 7.0 commands, read
Chapter V, BASIC 7.0 ENCYCLOPAEDIA. This chapter gives
format and usage details on all BASIC 7.0 commands,
statements and functions.
If, after reading Chapters I through V, you are looking for
additional technical information about a particular
Commodore 128 topic, first check the Appendices to this
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