User Manuals: Altos 580 Microcomputer

Manuals and User Guides for Altos 580 Microcomputer. We have 2 Altos 580 Microcomputer manuals available for free PDF download: Operator's Manual

Altos 580 Operator's Manual

Altos 580 Operator's Manual (128 pages)

Computer System

Brand: Altos | Category: Desktop | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
6
About this Manual
10
- Using this Manual
  10
- Documentation Conventions
  13
- Changing Invalid Data
  14
- Other Information Available
  15
  - Other Vendor Manuals
    15
About Your Altos Computer
18
- Introduction
  18
  - What the Altos 580 Does
    19
  - How the Altos 580 Works
    19
- Basic Hardware
  20
  - What Ls a CPU
    20
  - What 18 a Terminal
    21
  - What 18 a Printer
    22
  - Put'ting It Ali Together
    23
- Understanding Computers
  24
About Software
32
- Software Categories
  32
- System Verification (Diagnostics)
  33
- Operating Systems
  34
- Two Categories of Operating Systems
  35
- Multi-User Operating Systems
  35
  - Oasis
    37
- Utilities
  38
- Languages
  39
- Communications
  39
- Application Programs
  39
About Options
40
- Description of the Optional Upgrade
  41
- Selecting a Computer Site
  45
- A Complete Altos 58~ System
  47
  - Items Purchased from Altos
    47
  - The User Supplies
    47
  - Cable
    48
  - Connecting to Power
    50
  - Selecting Switch Settings on
    52
- PREPARING the Systef.1
  56
- Turning on Power to the Altos 580
  57
HANDLIRG FLOPPY Diskeftbs
58
- Diskette Insertion
  58
- Diskette Write-Protection
  59
- Saving Original Diskettes
  59
- Labelling Diskettes
  59
- Storing Diskettes
  59
Testirg the Systeii
62
- System Tests
  62
- Automatic System Testing
  63
- Operator Testing
  64
- An Overview of the Diagnostic Program
  65
  - Terminal
    66
  - Power up
    66
  - Printer
    75
    
    No Response
    75
    
    Interruptions
    75
System Specifications
82
- System Configurations
  82
- Physical Description of the Altos 580
  83
- Features and Capabilities
  84
  - Convent Ion S
    85
Warranty Information
86
- Warranty
  86
- Shipping Damage Inspection
  88
- Repair and Service Procedures
  89
- Altos Factory Repair Procedures
  90
- Interface Configurations
  92
- Interface Configurations C-I
  92
- Terminals
  93
  - RS-232C Terminal Cabling
    93
  - Standard Terminal Connection
    95
- Serial Printers
  97
- Parallel Printers
  98

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Altos 580 Operator's Manual

Altos 580 Operator's Manual (128 pages)

Brand: Altos | Category: Desktop | Size: 7 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
6
About this Manual
10
- Using this Manual
  10
- Documentation Conventions
  13
- Changing Invalid Data
  14
- Other Information Available
  15
  - Altos Family of Related Manuals
    15
  - Other Vendor Manuals
    15
1 About Your Altos Computer

18
- Introduction
  18
- General Description of the Altos
  18
  - What the Altos 580 Does
    19
  - How the Altos 580 Works
    19
- Basic Hardware
  20
  - What Is a CPU
    20
  - What Is a Terminal
    21
  - What Is a Printer
    22
- Understanding Computers
  24
2 About Software

32
- Software Categories
  32
- System Verification (Diagnostics)
  33
- Operating Systems
  34
- Two Categories of Operating Systems
  35
- Multi-User Operating Systems
  35
  - Multi-Program Monitor (MP/M II)
    36
  - Oasis
    37
- Utilities
  38
- Languages
  39
- Application Programs
  39
- About Options
  40
- Selecting a Computer Site
  45
- A Complete Altos 580 System
  47
  - Items Purchased from Altos
    47
  - The User Supplies
    47
  - Connecting the Cable
    50
  - Connecting to Power
    50
  - Selecting Switch Settings
    52
  - Connecting the Serial Printer
    54
    
    Cable
    54
  - Connecting the Parallel Printer
    54
    
    Cable
    55
    
    Serial Printers
    55
- Preparing the System
  56
- Turning on Power to the Altos 580
  57
  - Diskette Insertion
    58
  - Diskette Write-Protection
    59
  - Saving Original Diskettes
    59
  - Labelling Diskettes
    59
  - Storing Diskettes
    59

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