RongerDisk 2 User Guide
1. Introduction
RANGERDISK 2 is a compact, 3.5" IBM-compatible floppy disk
drive for the Cambridge Z88 Portable computer.
About the Cambridge Z88.
The Z88 computer is often used as an extension of desk-top PC
systems, allowing users to take data into the field and to bring
back reports, notes and correspondence written "on the move".
When used in this way, Z88 offers by far the best combination of
size, weight and capabilty for the needs of typical portable
computer users, especially when compared with bulky and expensive "laptop" computers.
Using the 21b Z88, users can travel anywhere and edit or create
files as they wish. With memory up to at least 1mb, Z88 can hold
large numbers of files on its internal RAM disks and plug-in
memory cartridges. Z88 also features a multiple-task operating
system that can hold numbers of documents in a 'suspended'
state, ready for immediate access at the point where the user left
off.
The Pipedream word processor provides powerful editing facilities,
together with the ability to add bold, underline and other character
attributes to the document. An optional spelling checker with
almost 60,000 English words is also available.
The Z88 is unique in offering powerful computer facilities and a
full-size keyboard in a package that is small and light enough to
carry anywhere. Because it is so easy to use, Z88 users tend to
produce large volumes of data for transfer into PC's or for archive
purposes. This data can be copied into Z88 EPROM's, transmitted
directly to host PC's using Z88 Pclink or Maclink and can now be
copied directly to PC compatible disks using RANGERDISK 2.
About RANGERDISK 2.
RANGERDISK 2 gives users the benefit of handling large volumes
of data without requiring a dedicated PC to act as host to the 288.
In fact, the combination of Z88 and RANGERDISK 2 can be
regarded as a highly flexible alternative to the PC itself in many
applications. Of course, RANGERDISK 2's 3.5" diskettes can be
written to and read from in all PC and PC-compatible computers
using 3.5" drives, making data transfer to and from these systems
simplicity itself.
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