CHAPTER 1
HOW TO
USE
THIS
MANUAL
This manual
is
designed
to
introduce
you
to
the
capabilities and features of
your
PC-3
and
to
serve
as
a valuable reference
tool.
Whether
you
are a
"first
time
user"
or
an
"old
hand"
with
computers,
you
should acquaint yourself with
the
PC-3
by reading
and working
through
Chapters 2
through
6.
* Chapter 2 describes
the
physical features
of
the
PC-3.
* Chapter 3
demonstrates
the
use
of
the
PC-3
as
a calculator.
* Chapter 4 defines some
terms
and
concepts which are essential for BASIC programming, and tells
you
about
the
special
considerations
of
these
concepts
on
the
PC-3.
* Chapter 5 introduces
you
to
BASIC programming on
the
PC-3,
showing
you
how
to
enter,
correct,
and run programs.
* Chapter 6 discusses
some
shortcuts
that
make using
your
new
computer
easier and more enjoyable.
Experienced BASIC programmers may
then
read
through
Chapters 8 and 9
to
learn the specific features
of
BASIC
as
implemented
on
the
PC-3.
Since every dialect
of
BASI
C
is
somewhat
different, read
through
this material
at
least once before starting serious
programming.
Chapter 8
is
a reference section covering
all
the
verbs, commands, and functions
of
BASIC arranged
in
convenient
alphabetical
groupings.
Chapter 9 provides examples
of
useful and interesting programs
that
illustrate some
of
the
techniques
of
using BASIC on
the
PC-3.
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