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Page 1: ...PC 820111 USER S GUIDE NEC PC 8201A UM PTS 210...

Page 2: ...to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this computer Operation with non certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and T V reception 1983 NEC Home Electronics U S...

Page 3: ...PC 820IA USER S GUIDE...

Page 4: ...Power 1 14 Automatic Shut Off 1 14 Memory Capacity 1 15 Expanded Memory Capacity 1 15 Banks 1 16 CHAPTER 2 Precautions 2 1 Overview 2 1 Cold Warm Start 2 1 IPL Initial Program Load 2 4 Reset Switch 2...

Page 5: ...Files 5 11 Commands 5 14 Load from Record to a Cassette Tape 5 1 CHAPTER 6 Basic 6 1 Overview 6 1 BASIC Language 6 1 Special Keys used in BASIC Mode 6 2 Operation Modes 6 3 Function Keys 6 4 Sample Pr...

Page 6: ...ONTENTS APPENDICES Appendix A Specifications A 1 Hardware A 1 Accesories A 7 Appendix B Optional Equipment Avail for PC 8201 B 1 Appendix C Tables Diagrams C 1 Appendix D Glossary D 1 INDEX INDEX 1 ii...

Page 7: ...memory is saved in the PC 8201 as long as the battery power remains adequate or an electrical power source is connected to the unit The RAM is expandable to 96K bytes through the use of internal chip...

Page 8: ...of the layout of the LCD screen and keyboard Chapter 4 describes the available peripheral devices that may be operated with the PC 8201 along with explanations for connecting them Chapter 5 starts you...

Page 9: ...manual includes sample programs with easy to understand descriptions We recommend that you study the PC 8201 User s Guide to acquaint yourself with its capabilities and the various features available...

Page 10: ...Description of the PC 8201...

Page 11: ...mputer 2 Soft Vinyl Case 3 PC 8201 User s Guide 4 Ng2 BASIC Reference Manual 5 Batteries 6 Cassette Cable PC 8293 7 Software Application Kit Cassette Tape Pamphlet If any item is missing from the cart...

Page 12: ...ay be connected or the batteries may be replaced when the Low Battery indicator lights up BATTERY CASE The Battery Case will hold four AA 1 5 volt size batteries An optional battery unit containing Ni...

Page 13: ...if the memory has been expanded to include extra banks The data within this bank is then protected from accidental loss RESET SWITCH The Reset Switch is used to perform a Cold Start or as part of a pr...

Page 14: ...nnect the PC 8201 to other devices that conform with the RS 232C interface standards The devices could be printers modems etc For instance the RS 232C can be used in conjunction with a telephone modem...

Page 15: ...slot on the left side of the PC 8201 This allows expansion of the memory BACK UP POWER SWITCH This switch controls the back up battery system which contains NiCAD batteries The PC 8201 will not opera...

Page 16: ...that these batteries cannot actively operate the PC 8201 for very long If the main batteries have a low charge causing the back up battery system to be used the LOW BATTERY LED indicator on the PC 820...

Page 17: ...let while the NiCAD battery cartridge s recharging The rechargirg process is completed in approximately 48 hours The NiCAD battery cartridge should have a full charge prior to using it for the first t...

Page 18: ...ery cartridge PC 8201 90 The entire i Battery cartridge must be replaced by an Authored NEC Dealer To install standard batteries 1 Place the PC 8201 face down on a stable and level surface making sure...

Page 19: ...Chapter 1 4 Push downward and outward with both thumbs to remove the battery case as shown 5 Remove the battery case completely and turn it over so that the tab is on the bottom 1 9...

Page 20: ...he optional NiCAD Battery Pack PC 8201 90 7 Insert the four AA size batteries with positive and negative poles positioned exactly as shown in the illustration All of the negative poles should be touch...

Page 21: ...nt batteries Alkali Batteries More than 18 Hours Standard Batteries More than 6 Hours Nickel Cadmium Batteries More than 5 5 Hours The NiCAD back up batteries have a life span of approximately 2Vi yea...

Page 22: ...the AC power adapter to the PC 8201 v ALWAYS plug the adapter into the wall outlet before connecting it to the unit For disconnection the adapter should be unplugged from the PC 8201 first k Be certa...

Page 23: ...er has been turned ON and the screen contrast has been adjusted the display should always appear as illustrated 1983 01 01 00 00 00 C Microso Ft 1 TEXT TELCOM Load Saoe Name List 12374 Although you ma...

Page 24: ...PC 8201 is ON and no key has been pressed for over 10 minutes the unit s power will automatically be shut off to prevent excess discharge of the batteries When the automatic shut off function has been...

Page 25: ...otal possible RAM available 96K bytes The RAM Cartridge has its own battery The AC Power Adapter PC 8271 A 01 may be plugged into this cartridge in order to prolong the life of the battery This AC Pow...

Page 26: ...Instructions provided with memory cartridges should be read thoroughly before installation Banks The RAM in the PC 8201 is divided into units referred to as banks One bank can contain a maximum of 32K...

Page 27: ...may be less if the individual files are long The MENU can display only one bank at a time The PC 8201 switches from one bank to another by using the BANK command which corresponds to Function Key f 10...

Page 28: ...Precautions...

Page 29: ...the previously saved files remain intact and available for use after the power is turned ON the process is known as a Warm Start A Cold Start clears all of the contents of the RAM including any of you...

Page 30: ...ll appear on the screen Since the RAM has been completely erased the MENU display will not show file names other than those of BASIC TEXT and TELCOM Those three primary files are not erased because th...

Page 31: ...clear for an instant at this time 2 Press the Key immediately after pressing the f 5 Function Key while the Key remains depressed and the screen is clear This process will not work if the Key is rele...

Page 32: ...mode such as 3ASIC or it could automatically run a particular program each time t is turned ON This is all done by the use of a special file generated in the TEXT Mode This feature is initiated by the...

Page 33: ...adapter Reset SI02 Prin er Cassette connector switch connector connector connector connector The Reset Switch is used during the Cold Start process and as part of a sequence for freeing the PC 8201 wh...

Page 34: ...Q Key simultaneously If there seems to be no other solution to the problem 4 Press the Reset Switch 5 Press the Reset Switch the Key and the Key simul taneously Most times steps 1 4 will be the only...

Page 35: ...ridge PC 8206 This protect switch is the only switch located on the cartridge The main Protect Switch on the back of the PC 8201 should be eft ON whenever you want to protect vital data If you want to...

Page 36: ...e not controlled in those areas 5 Never allow the PC 8201 to pass through airport X Ray scanning equipment 6 Avoid putting pressure on the LCD screen Excessive pressure could cause permanent damage to...

Page 37: ...Features Functions of the PC 8201...

Page 38: ...n will look like this 1983x01 01 00 00 00 CO Microsoft 1 agat a text telcom Load Saue Name List 12374 The screen display shown is referred to as the MENU mode The first line at the top displays the da...

Page 39: ...splay of the last line changes to correspond with the Function Keys 6 through 10 These Function Keys are only accessed by pressing the Key and the Function Keys simultaneously The rest of the lines wi...

Page 40: ...pecial Keys and Ordinary Keys When Ordinary Keys are input a character is displayed on the screen When Special Keys are input a function or command is executed The PC 8201 has a special repeat feature...

Page 41: ...h as BASIC mode or TEXT mode Refer to individual Chapters to determine the functions assigned to the Q Key for dif ferent modes The Q A Key is an example of hew the instruction would be written in thi...

Page 42: ...ll be deleted The DELETE Key is input by pressing the g Key simultaneously with the Key This key is used to erase characters at the point of the cursor position The characters are pulled backwards tow...

Page 43: ...ently in various modes Refer to individual chapters for a full explana tion of the different uses of the Q Key TAB This key is primarily used in the TEXT and BASIC modes Desired tab positions are set...

Page 44: ...oard It is also used to mark the end of lines used in BASIC or TEXT files The function of the key differs with various software features See individual chapters for an explanation of the use of the ke...

Page 45: ...Peripheral Devices...

Page 46: ...32C Interface allows the PC 8201 to be utilized as a terminal Through a telephone modem the PC 8201 can com municate with A large computer host computer Other PC 8201 computers Most letter quality dai...

Page 47: ...recorder you choose to use with the PC 8201 should have the following basic features EARPHONE jack REM REMOTE jack MIC MICROPHONE jack CAPSTAN head drive The PC 8201 power switch should be OFF prior...

Page 48: ...nt with different volume levels until the computer is able to pick up the signals You can leave the volume control at the same setting once you have determined what level is best for your equipment Du...

Page 49: ...in 3 The tape should be tightly wound in the cassette package at all times If it should become unraveled or loosen ed gently place a pencil into the play reel not the take up reel and slowly tighten t...

Page 50: ...minutes for the sur faces to dry thoroughly before insert ing a tape Printer The PC 8201 has a built in parallel interface which allows you to connect a wide variety of commercially available paralle...

Page 51: ...bar code The data read by the Bar Code Reader is passed into the PC 8201 See instructions provided with the optional Bar Code Reader for details for use Modem An optional modem may be connected to the...

Page 52: ...Operating the PC 8201...

Page 53: ...BASIC Reference Manual for an explanation on how to write these programs The RAM in the PC 8201 can maintain multiple files of programs and texts The arrangement of these files is performed by the ME...

Page 54: ...e PC 8201 for multicomputer communication through a telephone modem with the RS 232C interface The TELCOM feature in conjunc tion with the RS 232C interface also provides for communication between the...

Page 55: ...within the PC 8201 runs continuously through the use of internal NiCAD batteries even when the power switch has been turned OFF The date and time are set by means of BASIC commands 1983x01 01 06 00 00...

Page 56: ...ro must be entered in front of a single digit month day or year J I Be sure the double quotation marks are typed in the command as shown Some examples To show the date May 1 1983 enter date 83 05 01 F...

Page 57: ...following BASIC command substituting the time values for HH MM and SS and then press the Key time HH MM SS In this case the HH represents the current hour MM the minutes and SS the seconds When the co...

Page 58: ...e time and date BASIC To select the BASIC feature position the cursor onto the word BASIC and then press the key When the PC 8201 is in the BASIC mode the screen display will change as illustrated NEC...

Page 59: ...e careful to leave one space after the word Save and make sure you put double quotation marks around the file name If you type this command incorrectly an error message will be displayed Now return to...

Page 60: ...It offers many features including the generation of sound wordprocessing and many more Ok Load Save Files List Run TEXT To select the TEXT feature move the cursor onto the word TEXT and then press the...

Page 61: ...the use o f a telephone modem Vou also have access to a wide range o f devices thru its inter face ports To save the text file you have just created simply press the f 10 Function Key to return to th...

Page 62: ...onto the word TELCOM and then press the Key When the PC 8201 is in the TELCOM mode the screen display will appear as illustrated 8I71XS Telecom Stat Term See Chapter 8 for further explanations of this...

Page 63: ...ed when the power switch is turned OFF but will be saved in its original condition A file name consists of three parts The main name which must be no more than 6 characters in length A period used as...

Page 64: ......

Page 65: ...e files are displayed on the screen in the following order Machine Language files TEXT files BASIC files The contents of a text file can be examined directly from the MENU It is also possible to execu...

Page 66: ...re commands available in the TEXT and TELCOM modes not described here See Chapter 7 for TEXT commands and Chapter 8 for TELCOM commands COMMAND DESCRIPTIONS f l LOAD FUNCTION Loads a file from a speci...

Page 67: ...al to another file name presently stored in the RAM the following message will be displayed Sure If you type in Y the PC 8201 will begin to load and the contents of the original file will be erased If...

Page 68: ...esulting file name are listed Response to Load from External device no response entered Cassette recorder no file name resulting TEST Cassette recorder TEST CAS TEST Cassette recorder TEST COM RS 232C...

Page 69: ...skip this file and continue searching When it does locate the correct file name it will display Found name of file and load the file If the file is loaded without difficulty the MEMU display will appe...

Page 70: ...t m Load from Tl 1 22 13 EXT TE ST_ ni S MicfS Save as will be displayed in place of the previous prompt 1983 95 61 1 asniJIflB Tf PC8201 B8 Save as _ 1 28 43 EXT TE C Micrt ELCOM P oso ft 1 820i i o...

Page 71: ...LCOM PC8201 DO m Save as PC8201 DO Ready V The PC 8201 will load the file when it has located it on the cassette tape and will create a file entitled PC8201 DO This file will be saved in the RAM of th...

Page 72: ...name as 3 When you are designating a BASIC file to be saved on any external device other than the RS 232C the PC 8201 will ask what storage format is to be used B inary or A sciii Type B if the file...

Page 73: ...nt mode is retained A text file DO and a BASIC file BA can be saved to any external device but a machine language file cannot be saved through the use of the RS 232C interface If a BASIC program is sa...

Page 74: ...d the Key simultaneously to interrupt and stop the save process The following chart consists of the appropriate response to use with a prompt the results of the response type of external device and th...

Page 75: ...recorder MEMO CAS Cassette recorder NOTE NOTE DO COM 8171XN RX 232C B171XN COM RS 232C Current mode MAZE BA no response entered Cassette recorder MAZE DEMO Cassette recorder DEMO CAS DEMO Cassette re...

Page 76: ...the name of TEST In the MENU mode move the cursor onto PC8201 DO and press the f 2 Function Key The bottom line of the screen will display a message requesting the name of the external device as well...

Page 77: ...ape set up for use The screen will return to the regular MENU display 1983 01 01 00 00 00 C Microsoft 1 xHMMpBf text PC8201 BA TELCOM PC8201 BO Load Save Name List i2374 The file has now been correctl...

Page 78: ...983 05 01 14 37 31 BASIC TEXT C Microso ft 1 TELCOM PC8201 PO Save PC8201 BA as CASFILE_ The PC 8201 will now ask if the file is to be saved in ASCII format or Binary format 1983 05 01 14 38 26 BASIC...

Page 79: ...yed on the screen in place of the old name It is impossible to assign a file type such as DO BA or CO when you are replacing an old file name with a new name The new file will automatically assume the...

Page 80: ...e letters and the other in lower case letters If it becomes necessary to cancel a process while executing a file NAME command you may perform one of the following procedures 1 Press the stopJ Key 2 Pr...

Page 81: ...ady Type Y if the printer is properly connected to the PC 8201 and it is turned ON and the SEL select button has been pressed The cursor may be used to designate a file to be printed if the file is ei...

Page 82: ...he Key and the Key simultaneously The LIST function has the following features when a file is being printed 1 Automatic word wrap feature 2 Dropping the lead spaces dropping extra spaces at the beginn...

Page 83: ...nt the text file PC8201 DO with the printer While in the MENU mode move the cursor onto the file name and press the f 4 Function Key 1983 05 01 14 35 57 CO Microsoft 1 BASIC TEXT TELCOM ra ravifiH PC8...

Page 84: ...ty and the ability to communicate to other machines by the use of a telephone modem You also have access to a wide range of devices thru its interface ports There should be no difference from the file...

Page 85: ...eatures 1 ike BASIC language for r lity and the ability to communicate to othf ne modem You also have access to a wide r ports 3 Print the BASIC file PC8201 BA Move the cursor onto the file name while...

Page 86: ...the prompt or press the Key The printed file looks like this PC8201 BA 10 PRINT The PC 8201 is a friendly computer 1 20 PRINT It offers many features _ including the generation of sound I 30 PRINT wo...

Page 87: ...unauthorized use by requiring the input of a password prior to use To use the SETIPL command 1 Move the cursor onto the name of the file to be set as an IPL Command file 2 Press the f 6 Function Key...

Page 88: ...e IPL Command file will also return to its original form when the CLRIPL Clear IPL command is used A SAMPLE OF AN IPL Command File The PC 8201 can be used for note taking during meetings which is done...

Page 89: ...g lines while in the TEXT Mode BASIC CLS INPUT A IF A PC 8201 THEN POWER OFF ELSE MENU Now press the f 10 Function Key Q j and f 5 This file will be saved in the RAM as the name PASSWD DO Now move the...

Page 90: ...rd can be changed as frequently as desired but remember it or keep a note for yourself as to what word has been designated Also the password can be increased in length to avoid any guessing from unaut...

Page 91: ...PL Command File DO will revert itself to an ordinary text file DO regardless of the location of the cursor 1983x01 10 00 00 37 C Microsoft 1 QMI 1 TEXT TELCOM PASSWMDO a SetIPL ClrlPL a Kill Bank EXAM...

Page 92: ...3 Enter a Y and the file will be deleted Use of the Key is not required in this procedure Any file that contains BA DO or CO as the file type can be the object of a KILL command If a Y has been input...

Page 93: ...ion will appear on the last line of the screen Input V 1983 05 01 15 38 07 CC Microsoft 1 BASIC TEXT TELCOM PC8201 BA Kill PC8201 I 0 Sure v The file is no longer displayed on the screen and it is era...

Page 94: ...can be changed on the MENU screen by pressing the f 10 Function Key The switching occurs in the sequence illustrated depending on the number of banks contained in the RAM BANK 1 BANK 2 BANK 2 BANK 3 T...

Page 95: ...00 0G C Microsoft 1 m U TEXT TELCOM PC8201 BA Load Save Name List 12374 Press the f 10 Function Key to display Bank 2 with the files contained in it on the screen 1993 9181 8000 00 C Microsoft 1 TEXT...

Page 96: ...ou should type in the command CLOAD followed by the name of the desired file and then press the Key CLOAD DEMO Be sure you have a space between CLOAD and the file name and that you include double quot...

Page 97: ...in position and that the blank leader portion of the tape will not be used Press both the Load Play and Save Record buttons at the same time to write onto the cassette tape The recorder will not be ac...

Page 98: ...y stop rotating and the STOP button on the recorder should be manually depressed See Chapter 4 Data Recorder the LOAD and for instructions on the installation of the if you have any difficulty in perf...

Page 99: ...Basic...

Page 100: ...m A typical computer as well as the PC 8201 can perform various operations and more sophisticated tasks For example it can execute a complicated calculation create graphics animate graphics produce so...

Page 101: ...oard Since most of the keys are the same as an ordinary typewriter only the Special Keys used in the BASIC mode will be outlined Q Forcibly stops the execution of a program in direct mode The RETURN K...

Page 102: ...IC mode and in the Direct Mode command level In this situation N82 BASIC commands can be input through the keyboard Direct Mode If a BASIC statement is input without a line number it is executed immed...

Page 103: ...lined in this chapter wi require approximately 3000 bytes of free memory Be aware that certain BASIC commands such as DIWI require extra memory in order to run the program Function Keys There are five...

Page 104: ...st Run Nothing happens at all Nothing will be accepted by the PC 8201 until the Q Key is input It is always necessary to press the Key as the last step in order to execute BASIC command in Direct Mode...

Page 105: ...Key was input the PC 8201 did not recognize all the characters on the display as a command and responded with a message Beep Since nothing but an error message has been displayed so far you can now tr...

Page 106: ...reen can be used again To input a line or command again simply move the cursor to that particular line and press the Key Use the s 7 Cursor Movement Key and move the cursor upward four times four line...

Page 107: ...lt the BASIC Reference Manual Space Bar In the BASIC mode characters are erased when the Space Bar spaces over them The Space Bar can also be used to interconnect commands as a sentence of one line St...

Page 108: ...by pressing the QKey L Input the following characters and press the Q Key BEEP SOUND2008 10 SOUNM008 20 SOUND8000 401 Load Saue Files List Run Several sounds will be generated and the Ok message will...

Page 109: ...ion Key and entering file name in response to the prompt Load from If the R option is specified the program will be executed immediately after loading After a LOAD command is executed the word WAIT wi...

Page 110: ...Key and type file name and press the Key in response to the prompt Save When a file by that name already exists the original file content is overwritten When the option A is specified the program is s...

Page 111: ...IPTION This command displays the name and File Type registered in the current bank File information will output to the screen when the f 3 Key is input or type in the word FILES and press the 5 Key Th...

Page 112: ...ype the word NEW and then press the Key The memory will be cleared and you can go ahead and type your program lines The LIST command is also used to list lines on the screen allowing you to check them...

Page 113: ...ram is currently in the memory Input the word RUN to execute the command in all other described cases When file name is specified after the RUN command is input the program will first be loaded into t...

Page 114: ...by using the Key or when an error occurs The editing may begin at the line that caused the error The method for using the line number in EDIT is the same as the line number for the LIST com mand Plea...

Page 115: ...ve EDIT and return to the BASIC mode 1 Press the Key twice or 2 Press the f 10 Function Key jjj and f 5 The editing will be automatically saved The blinking word WAIT is displayed upon returning to BA...

Page 116: ...investigation of a possible error can be achieved in the direct mode The CONT command is then used to re start continue the program The program will resume execution where the halt occurred To contin...

Page 117: ...reviated form The displayed position for the parameter value or character strings is determined by the type of punctuation colon semicolon comma etc that is used If parameter is omitted a line feed is...

Page 118: ...ABC skips 11 blanks DEF The comma is convenient to use when a table is to be created on the screen When using puctuation within the PRINT statement with a character string you should take into consid...

Page 119: ...SYNTAX LIST FUNCTION List last statement of a file DESCRIPTION This command is used to list the last statement of the file currently in the memory Press the f 9 Function Key f S TJ and f 4 to execute...

Page 120: ...U FUNCTION Returns the PC 8201 to the MENU mode DESCRIPTION When in the BASIC mode press the f 10 Function Key jj Jand f 5 or input the word MENU and then press the 3 Key This process will return the...

Page 121: ...iables and string functions could also be employed rvgP See the BASIC Reference Manual for an explanation of variables and string functions 10 REM DISPLAY 1 20 CLS 30 A Ohhhh N 1 Z10 FOR X 0 TO 32 STE...

Page 122: ...Text...

Page 123: ...ment and then use the PRINT function of the MENU to print your document on a printer use the TELCOM mode and a modem to transfer your document to your computer printer another machine etc TEXT is a po...

Page 124: ...play will be on the screen of the PC 8201 1983 05 92 19 43 02 C Microso ft 1 Load Save Name List 12374 If you want to modify an existing text file enter the name of the file document to be edited If y...

Page 125: ...an existing document or entering the TEXT mode by moving the cursor onto a specific file name and pressing the Q Key the screen will be filled starting with the first lines of your document At the end...

Page 126: ...icular file was deleted in the example for the f 9 KILL function Start from the MENU mode by moving the cursor over the word TEXT and press the Key The prompt File to edit will appear on the screen Re...

Page 127: ...creen display will appear as shown The PC 8281 is a compact and smart computer It offers many features like BASIC language for programming word processing capability and the ability to communicate to...

Page 128: ...around the screen by using the Cursor Movement Keys The cursor operations also include moving the cursor to the top of a document or to the end of it Cursor Keys FUNCTION Used to move the cursor on th...

Page 129: ...to the end of the current line Screen Scrolling When you are at the bottom line of your text and you press the ZLs Key all the lines will move upward scroll one line with the top line moving off the s...

Page 130: ...corresponding position of the first line For example it the cursor is at position 20 of the 2nd line it will be moved to position 20 of line first line Zts will move the cursor to the bottom of the sc...

Page 131: ...the cursor up one line 4 J Q p Moves the cursor one word to the right Q Q Moves the cursor to the left end of a line Q 3 R R Moves the cursor to the right end of a line s Moves the cursor one charact...

Page 132: ...cursor position The back space has a built in feature that allows for the back space to be repeated if the key is pressed for more than 1 second DEL DELETE FUNCTION The DEL Key will delete erase the...

Page 133: ...is described with the f 10 Function Key in this chapter CTRL CONTROL FUNCTION Whenever a specific Ordinary Key is input in combination with this key it will perform a specific function See the BASIC...

Page 134: ...will allow you to display the command and to return to the MENU A variety of commands are used in the TEXT mode to accomplish these functions TO LOOK UP A STRING FIND Looks up a string NEXT Looks up t...

Page 135: ...including spaces It must not include quotation marks If you attempt to input more than 24 characters the BEEP sound will be generated and the additional characters will be rejected If you had been pre...

Page 136: ...name PC8201 DO and press the Key Your screen will display the docu ment Now press the f 1 Function Key Your screen will display i i ke access to a wide range of devices tnru String Input ports and pre...

Page 137: ...hat it is positioned at the space just before the word ports Again press the f 1 Function Key The cursor will move to the position of the p in the word ports because it found the string being searched...

Page 138: ...ithout designating a string through the FIND command nothing will happen The rules applied to the NEXT command are the same as those for the FIND command EXAMPLES Again select the file PC8201 D0 from...

Page 139: ...n and the cursor will be flashing under the 1 of the string the use Input f 2 again and the message No match will be displayed since there is not another t in the remainder of the document Return to t...

Page 140: ...LECT EXAMPLES Once again select the file PC8201 DO We will SELECT the last sentence to COPY into the PASTE buffer Use the Cursor Movement Keys to position the cursor under the Y of the word You and th...

Page 141: ...ou can also select a portion of a document by moving the cursor to the character next to the last character of the section you want to select and move the cursor key in reverse direction For example t...

Page 142: ...t and smart computer It offers many features like BASIC language for programming wopd processing capability and the ability to communicate to other machines by the use of a telephone modem x To verify...

Page 143: ...Chapter 7 A distinction should be made between the Key and the CUT command When you DELETE a character by means of the DEL Key or BS Key that character is not saved as with the CUT command 7 21...

Page 144: ...the f 5 Function Key The screen will change to a normal background and the SELECT mode will be deactivated To verify that we moved the contents to the PASTE buffer move the cursor onto the and press...

Page 145: ...n If the screen is full and the end of text and the cursor is at the last line of the text all of the lines will move up one line with the top line moving off the screen The bottom line will then disp...

Page 146: ...use of a telephone modem foa also have access to a wide ranye o f devices thru its interface ports 4 Find Next Sel Cut Copy When the Key is depressed the names of functions 6 and 10 are displayed in t...

Page 147: ...edited document under the name you designated in the second step before entering the TEXT mode The PC 8201 will return to the MENU after saving your document in the RAM If you omitted the DO extension...

Page 148: ...TE buffer within the same document as many times as you want as long as its contents remain intact EXAMPLE When you have selected the PC8201 DO file as in the previous examples the screen will appear...

Page 149: ...n will change as illustrated BASIC language Tor programming word processing capability and the ability to communicate to other machines by the use of a telephone modem Vou also have access to a wide r...

Page 150: ...r To add new blank lines anywhere on the screen simply move the cursor to the desired position using the Cursor Movement Keys HH and pressing the Key When the Key is pressed after the first line is fi...

Page 151: ...Chapter 7 If the Key is pressed by accident the process can be reversed by pressing the gj Key 7 29...

Page 152: ...t may not be possible If one of the following situations is true you may be able to go back to the original file You can save the document file on an external device a cassette tape before modifying t...

Page 153: ...reen These tab stops are transparent to the display 9 17 25 33 Start a new line and press the Key or press Q I The cursor is automatically moved to the nearest tab position in the forward direction An...

Page 154: ...revert to the original locations 1 23456789 10 11 12 13 A A AB eE A A E 0 del r A A 1 A A Characters can be input in sequence to the left of the null location In order to fully understand the Key use...

Page 155: ...Telcom...

Page 156: ...STAT command the communication format can be freely altered By using an escape sequence the capability of cursor movement can be easily controlled Through the use of an x parameter data communication...

Page 157: ...hone Starting TELCOM Move the cursor onto the word TELCOM in the MENU mode Select this feature by pressing the Key The following display will be on your screen 8I71XS Telcom Stat Term The 8171XS appea...

Page 158: ...ay the STAT command input by the f 4 Function Key and the TERM command input by the f 5 Function Key Press the Key and the MENU command wifi display on the last line of the screen This is the f 10 Fun...

Page 159: ...ut as words However when in TERM mode you will have to utilize the command keys by pressing their function key In the case of a command being input but not displayed the command was not transmitted If...

Page 160: ...and with a six character parameter attached after the command as follows STAT CPBSXS where CPBSXS stands for C Communications speed BAUD RATE P Parity B Word length S Stop bit X Control according to x...

Page 161: ...4 5 6 7 8 9 PARITY N E O 1 WORD LENGTH 6 7 8 STOP BIT 1 2 600 bps 1200 bps 2400 bps 4800 bps 9600 bps 19200 bps No Parity Even Number Parity Odd Number Parity Parity bit ignored 6 Bit Length 7 Bit Le...

Page 162: ...ion of data transmission from the other end When the buffer is empty a CTRL Q 17 is output and resumption of transmission will be requested In the same manner when data is transmitted and a CTRL S cod...

Page 163: ...esignated the value designated in BASIC is effective in the TELCOM mode as well EXAMPLES STAT 8I71XS 9600 bps Parity ignored Word length 7 bits 1 stop bit Control affected by means of the X parameter...

Page 164: ...data transmission after execution of the TERM command There are six commands available in the TERM mode Once in the TERM mode each command is respectively assigned to a function key and input of the...

Page 165: ...the proper device There are also situations when a graphics character could be used as a function code should pay attention to the type of character set used by communication equipment at the receivin...

Page 166: ...8201 to the MENU mode DESCRIPTION When the PC 8201 is in the TELCOM mode the MENU command can be executed by two methods 1 You may press the f 10 Function Key and f 5 2 You may also type in the word...

Page 167: ...they disappear from the screen by scrolling Press the f 1 Key in TERM mode to allow the first screen page to be displayed Press the f 1 Key again to return to the second screen page The first screen i...

Page 168: ...wn One replaces the other each time the f 2 Function Key is input 8I71XS Telcom Term Prev Half Up Down In the Full Duplex communication data transmitted by the PC 8201 must be transferred again from t...

Page 169: ...or data transmission the Half Duplex format is used J i The Half Duplex format indicates that transmitting and receiving cannot be executed simultaneously namely when one computer transmits the other...

Page 170: ...r If the f 3 Function Key is input again the word Echo is erased from the display and data will not be sent to the printer 8I71XS Telcorn Term Prev Full Ur Donum The display after the f 3 Key has been...

Page 171: ...the eys are pressed simultaneously If a slow speed printer is being used the PC 8201 cannot process any subsequent data received until previous y transmitted data is printed It will instead accumulat...

Page 172: ...t an error message is displayed and the PC 8201 returns to the TERM mode 8I71XS Telcom Term File to Upload Memo No file j oload aborted Prev Full Up Down Data transmitted by the RS 232C circuit must b...

Page 173: ...executed This means data is being loaded into the proper file in the RAM 8I71XS File to Upload DATA DO Prev Full HIS H Down While the file is transmitted data cannot be input from the keyboard However...

Page 174: ...type an error message will appear on the screen and it will return to the TERM mode 8I71XS Telcom Term File to Download Download aborted GRAPH CO Preo Full Up Down When a file name is designated and Q...

Page 175: ...So when all necessary data has been stored in the file press the f 5 Function Key and DOWNLOAD is completed An error could develop due to such causes as telephone line noise etc when receiving the da...

Page 176: ...the PC 8201 reverts to TERM mode The data transmission stops when the DOWNLOAD process has been interrupted Any data received by the PC 8201 will be displayed on the screen but not stored in the file...

Page 177: ...nsmission through the RS 232C circuit is stopped and the PC 8201 returns to the TELCOM mode The BYE command can be used during either the UPLOAD or the DOWNLOAD commands _K The BYE command leaves the...

Page 178: ...ordinary terminals because it has escape sequence in display operations An Escape Sequence involves the performance of a designated function according to any array of letters which follow the Escape...

Page 179: ...sition up to the end of the display Erases characters on the line where the cursor is located Inserts a Line Deletes the line where the cursor is located Moves the cursor to a designated location Move...

Page 180: ...Chapter 8 ESC CHARACTER CODE FUNCTION V 27 86 Inhibits scrolling freezes the display w 27 87 Scrolling is permitted p 27 80 The cursor is displayed Q 27 81 The cursor is not displayed...

Page 181: ...transmitted In the case where the carriage return code is received the line is not chang ed Though this does not cause a problem in com munication with a host computer when communicating with other c...

Page 182: ...APPENDICES...

Page 183: ...32K optional connects at the 1C socket RAM 16K standard 16K optional connects at the 1C socket 32K optional connects at the 1C socket 32K optional connects with the RAM cartridge 32K standard 32K opt...

Page 184: ...ay area 191 2 mm length 50 4 mm width LCD Resolution 240 x 62 dots Dot size 0 73 x 0 73 mm Dot pitch 0 8 mm Display characters 40 characters per line x 8 lines Reverse display possible by means of esc...

Page 185: ...i Cd batteries installed with in the PC 8201 Trickle chargeable from whatever batteries are used as the electrical power source for the basic unit A battery discharge prevention switch is in cluded Em...

Page 186: ...ED power decreases below a standard value Changing After the basic PC 8201 unit has become batteries inoperable With 7 days with 64K RAM With 26 days with 16K RAM Operating Conditions Temperature 0 C...

Page 187: ...19200 6 pin DuPont BERG Transm issicn modular jack or equivalent 3 m Min distance Data length 8 bits Baud rate 19200 Parity None Stop bits 1 2 bits Connector 8 pin DuPont BERG Transm ission modular ja...

Page 188: ...r code Reader System slot File formal N BASIC compatible Output level MIC level Standard Centronics specifications 9 pin DSUB connector Recommended model H E D Nl 3000 3050 Used for plugging in RAM ca...

Page 189: ...RAM Cartridge PC 8206 Contents 32K bytes 8K byte RAM packs 4 separate packs con tained within Lithium battery included as backup power Duration of backup power Up to S months at normal temperatures Wr...

Page 190: ...APX A AC Adapter Standard output No load output Input voltage frequency 8 5 V 100 mA 11 V 120 V 10 50 60 Hz APX A 8...

Page 191: ...n D SUB RS 232C 14 Pin number Signal name Remarks 1 GND Protective ground 2 TxD Transmit data 3 RxD Receive data 4 RTS Request to send 5 CTS Transmission authorized 6 DSR Data set relay 7 GND Signal g...

Page 192: ...8 pin DuPont BERG modular jack APX B 2...

Page 193: ...6 pin DuPont BERG modular jack Pin number Signal name Remarks 1 GND Signal ground 2 TxD Transmit data 3 RxR Receive data 4 RTS Request to receive 5 CTS Transmission authorized 6 Vcc 5 V APX B 3...

Page 194: ...lug CMT Pin number Signal name Remarks 1 T x C TTL level output 2 GND Signal ground 3 GND Electrical power ground 4 MIC Output to a MIC 5 EAR Input from EAR 6 REM1 Remote terminal 7 REM2 Remote termin...

Page 195: ...Remarks 1 NC Not connected 2 R x DB Receive data 3 NC Not connected 4 NC Not connected 5 GND Signal ground 6 NC Not connected 7 GND Signal ground 8 NC Not connected 9 Vcc 5 V...

Page 196: ...allel data 1 6 GND Signal ground 7 PD2 Parallel data 2 8 GND Signal ground 9 PD3 Parallel data 3 10 GND Signal grojnd 11 PD4 Parallel data 4 12 GND Signal ground 13 PD5 Parallel data 5 14 GND Signal g...

Page 197: ...VDD 5 V 3 ADO Address Data 0 4 AD4 Address Data 4 5 ADI Address Data 1 6 AD5 Address Data 5 7 AD2 Address Data 2 8 AD6 Address Data 6 9 AD3 Address Data 3 10 AD7 Address Data 7 11 NC No Connection 12...

Page 198: ...14 Address 14 19 All Address 11 20 A15 Address 15 21 A16 No Connection 22 A18 No Connection 23 A17 No Connection 24 A19 No Connection 25 NC No Connection 26 NC No Connection 27 RD Read 28 WR Write 29...

Page 199: ...ET RESET 36 READY READY 37 ROME ROM Enable 38 E Enable 39 BANK 3 RAM Cassette Select signal 40 NC No Connection 41 HADRD High Address Disable 42 LADRD Low Address Disable 43 CLK Clock 44 POWER RAM Pro...

Page 200: ...the PC 8293 CMT cable that is packed with the PC 8201 when you purchase it to connect it to an audio cassette recorder The PC 8093 can also be used The following series Model number items are new pro...

Page 201: ...20 V AC PC 8293 CMT Cable 80 cm long CMT cable for use with the PC 8201 PC 8294 Printer Cable Printer cable for use with the PC 8201 PC 8295 N RS 232C cable Normal connection PC 8295 R Reverse connect...

Page 202: ...color plotter printer with ball point pens 40 or 80 column character printing PC 8023A C Dot matrix 80 column dot matrix printer with graphics capability PC 8294 cable is sold separately PC 8023 01 I...

Page 203: ...ile control block String region FOR GOSUB stack System stack Array region Pure variable region Machine language program file CO ASCII code text file DO BASIC program file BA Changes according J to MAX...

Page 204: ...32K 3 2 option RAM cartridge I 1 1 I I I I I_I I_I The addresses for RAM 2 and RAM 3 can be designated as either 0 through 32767 or 32768 through 65535 Each block can affect a bank conversion in 32K b...

Page 205: ...3 23 6 c 3 n c CD 24 7 n O Q_ CD 25 8 r 3 O rf 26 9 o Q 3 3 O 27 10 r cr CD o 28 11 c O c r 29 12 03 CO O 3 30 13 03 i DJ O 31 r CD 14 to 32 15 33 16 34 17 35 o o 3 r S 36 s o o o 37 Q_ CD H 03 38 CD...

Page 206: ...92 55 7 74 J 93 56 8 75 K 94 57 9 76 L 95 58 77 M 96 59 78 N 97 8 60 79 0 98 b 61 80 P 99 c 62 81 Q 100 d 63 82 R 101 e 64 83 S 102 f 65 A 84 T 103 S 66 B 85 U 104 h 67 C 86 V 105 i 68 D 87 w 106 j 69...

Page 207: ...34 3 CD T CD o 116 t 135 r CD iS 117 u 135 o CD 3 118 V 137 CD r o 119 w 133 O CD 5 120 X 139 T3 c r 1 t 121 y 140 3 3 122 z 141 CD A CD 123 1 1 142 o o CD Q_ 124 143 125 144 126 145 127 128 145 147 1...

Page 208: ...mal Character 168 187 206 169 188 207 170 189 208 171 190 209 172 191 210 173 192 211 174 193 212 175 194 213 176 195 214 177 196 215 178 197 216 179 198 217 180 199 218 181 200 219 182 201 220 183 20...

Page 209: ...APX C Decimal Character Decimal Character APX C 7...

Page 210: ...A PX C Function Block Diagram APX C 8...

Page 211: ...ate A collection of data to be used with a computer program The program itself is often called a file To press keys on the keyboard Kilobyte which is used to measure memory capacity in the PC 8201 One...

Page 212: ...ry that can be altered by means of saving files or new programs or running programs A key on the terminal s keyboard that is used to enter a BASIC statement In BASIC the first word of a statement that...

Page 213: ...Command 5 42 Banks 1 16 Bar Code Reader 1 4 4 5 Bar Code Reader Connector APX B 5 BASIC 6 1 Operation Modes 6 3 Overview 6 1 Starting Up 5 3 Battery APX A 3 Case 1 2 APX A 3 Description 1 6 Installati...

Page 214: ...1 CONT Command 6 17 Contrast Adjustment Knob 1 2 Control Codes 8 23 COPY Command 7 12 7 22 CSAVE Command 5 45 CTRL Control Key 3 4 7 11 Cursor 7 6 Cursor Movement Keys 3 6 Cursor Operation 7 6 CUT Com...

Page 215: ...3 Function Keys 3 7 6 4 Definition 3 7 Usage 6 4 7 12 8 1 Graphics Symbols 3 4 GRPH Graphics Key 3 4 HALF FULL Command 8 13 Insert Mode 7 11 INS Insert Key 3 5 7 11 Interfaces 4 1 IPL 2 4 IPL Command...

Page 216: ...nTELCOM 8 11 Mode 6 2 Direct 6 3 Operation 6 3 Program 6 3 Modem 4_6 N82 BASIC 1 6 1 NAME Command 5 27 NEXT Command 7 12 7 16 NICAD nickel cadmium Batteries 1 7 0k 5 4 6 3 Operation Mode 6 3 Parity 8...

Page 217: ...APX A 5 APX A 5 6 14 SAVE Command Screen Scrolling SEL Select Command SETIPL Command SHIFT Key SIO Connector Interface SOUND Command Space Bar Special Keys Stop Bit Stop Key STAT Command System Slot 5...

Page 218: ...5 2 5 8 7 1 Commands 7 2 Creation 7 2 Deletion 7 4 Editing 7 30 Function Keys 7 12 Time 5 3 UP Upload Command 8 17 Uploading Files 8 17 Warm Start 2 1 Word Length 8 5 Wordprocessing 1 7 1 X Parameter...

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