Getting Started - AMSTRAD cpc 6128 User Instruction

Part 4: Getting Started ....
Before we start loading software and saving programs to disc, let's get familiar with
some of the keys on the computer. Those of you who are experienced in using
computers may skip this section.
With the computer switched on and the opening message on the screen, we're going to
find out what the various keys do ....
The cursor keys
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(at the bottom right hand corner ofthe keyboard) move
the position of the cursor (the small solid block) on the screen.
Press each of the cursor keys in turn, and you will see the cursor move about the
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RETURN
The [RETURN] key enters the information that you have typed into the computer.
After the [RETURN] key is pressed, a new line is started on the screen. Each
instruction that you type into the computer should be followed by pressing the
[RETURN] key.
From now on, we will show [RETURN] as meaning press the [RETURN] key· after each
instruction or program line.
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