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NEC PC-8300 User Manual (171 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Desktop | Size: 4.5 MB

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2
Items to be Delivered
3
Important Information
5
Interconnecting Cables
5
Product Overview
7
Do's and Don'ts
8
Table of Contents
9
How to Use this Manual
14
Signs and Symbols
15
Unpacking
16
Standard Features
18
Description of the Computer and Its Parts
18
Optional Features
19
Family of Components
20
Caution Regarding the Use of Cables
23
Getting up and Running
24
Product View
26
Main Power Supply Options
29
AA Batteries
29
Battery Life Span
32
AC Adapter
33
Nicd (Nickel-Cadmium) Battery Cartridge
34
Back-Up Power
35
Turning Power on and off
36
Low Battery LED
39
Automatic Shut off
39
Using the Keyboard's Special Keys
40
Function Keys
41
Escape Key
41
Stop Key
41
Tab Key/Ctrl (Control) Key/Caps Key
41
Cursor Keys
42
Insert Key
42
Paste Key
42
Return Key
42
Shift Key
43
GRPH (Graphics) Key
43
Information about the Memory
44
Memory Capacity
45
Warm Start and Cold Start
46
When and How to Use a Warm Start and a Cold Start
47
Turning the Unit on by a Warm Start
47
Initializing the Unit RAM with a Cold Start
48
Memory Protection
50
Reset Switch
52
Understanding the Menu
55
Looking at the Menu
57
Introducing the Built-In Software
58
Basic Language
58
Basic
58
Text
59
Files
60
Telcom
60
Setting Time and Date
62
Starting a Built-In Program
65
Starting and Automatically Opening a Document File
66
Exiting to the Menu Mode
67
Executing a Program from the Menu
67
Menu Commands
69
Load
71
Device Name and File Name (Response to the "Load From" Prompt)
73
File-Type Extensions
74
Save
75
Device Name and File Name (to the "Save Filenames As" Prompt)
77
Name
79
List
80
Type of Files to Print out by List Command
81
Interrupt Printing
81
Other Ways to Print out
81
SETIPL Command
82
A Sample IPL Command File
83
CLRIPL Command
84
An IPL Command File for Password Protection
84
Kill
85
Bank
86
Peripheral Devices
88
Data Recorder
90
Connecting the Data Recorder
91
Preparing Cassette Tape and Data Recorder
92
Care and Handling of Cassette Tapes
93
Maintaining the Data Recorder
95
Digital Tapes
95
Printer
96
Data Recorder Troubleshooting
96
Connecting a Printer
97
A Parallel Printer
97
A Serial Printer
97
Preparing a Printer
98
Printing out Your Data and Files
98
Printer Maintenance
99
Printer Troubleshooting
100
Devices for Telecommunications
102
Connecting the Optional Modem Card
102
Using the Serial Port
105
Other Personal Computers
105
Other RS-232C Equipment
107
Operating with an External Modem
108
Troubleshooting When Using Modem Card
109
RAM Cartridge Connection and Disconnection
111
Power Supply for the RAM Cartridge
114
Operating the RAM Cartridge
114
Selecting a 32K Block of the PC-8207A as Bank #3
114
Initializing Bank #3 by a Cold Start
115
Battery Information
116
Battery Life
116
Replacing the Battery
116
Battery Precautions
117
Disk Drive
118
Introducing a Micro Disk Unit and the Micro Floppy Disk
119
Access Indication LED
120
3 1/2 Inch Floppy Disk Drive
120
Eject Button
120
Signal Connector CN1
120
The Micro Floppy Disk
121
Power Cord Ejector Button
121
Connecting the Disk Unit
122
Connection of the Signal Connector
122
Inserting the AC Power Pack
123
Operating the Micro Disk Unit
124
Inserting a Micro Floppy Disk
124
Removing a Micro Floppy Disk
125
Closing the Micro Disk Unit
126
Booting the Disk Code
127
Operating the Menu with the Disk Unit
128
To Load a File from the Disk
128
To Save a File to a Micro Floppy Disk
129
Operating N82-Basic with the Disk Unit
130
Utility Programs
130
Care and Handling of Micro Floppy Disks
131
Enhanced Basic
131
Before Using a Micro Floppy Disk
131
Inserting the Microfloppy Disk
131
Labeling a Micro Floppy Disk
132
Hints for Writing on the Labels
132
Maintaining the Micro Disk Unit
133
Micro Disk Unit Troubleshooting
134
Other Peripheral Devices
135
Using CRT Monitor
135
Bar Code Reader
136
Hardware Specifications
138
Optional Accessories
139
I/O Interface
143
Function Block Diagram
148
Memory Map
149
Character Codes
151
Optional Accessories Compatible with the Unit
152
Connection of Peripherals
154
Switching the Character Set
155
Differences between Keyboards
157
Switching to the PC-8201A Mode
159
How to Return to the PC-8300 Mode
160
Glossary
161
Index
164

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