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A Quick Reference Guide to the BASIC AND SYSTEM OPERATIONS of the Amstrad.
A reference guide.  
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== Information ==
 
== Information ==
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== Contents ==
 
== Contents ==
  
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[[Amstrad Micro Guide - Preface]]
Preface
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[[Amstrad Micro Guide - Conventions and terms used]]
1. Conventions and terms used
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[[Amstrad Micro Guide - Control keys]]
2. Control keys
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[[Amstrad Micro Guide - Operating system commands]]
4. Operating system commands
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[[Amstrad Micro Guide - Arithmetic and Logic operations]]
5. Arithmetic and Logic operations
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[[Amstrad Micro Guide - BASIC numeric functions]]
6. BASIC numeric functions
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[[Amstrad Micro Guide - BASIC string functions]]
7. BASIC string functions
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[[Amstrad Micro Guide - Graphics commands]]
8. Graphics commands
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[[Amstrad Micro Guide - Sound commands]]
9. Sound commands
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[[Amstrad Micro Guide - General AMSDOS commands]]
10. General AMSDOS commands
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[[Amstrad Micro Guide - AMSDOS and BASIC file commands]]
11. AMSDOS and BASIC file commands
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[[Amstrad Micro Guide - CP/M commands]]
12. CP/M commands
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[[Amstrad Micro Guide - Error messages]]
13. Error messages
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[[Amstrad Micro Guide - Memory map]]
14. Memeory map
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[[Amstrad Micro Guide - List of Amstrad keywords]]
15. List of Amstrad keywords
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== Review ==
 
== Review ==

Revision as of 03:59, 28 August 2008

Frontpage

A Quick Reference Guide to the BASIC AND SYSTEM OPERATIONS of the Amstrad.

Information

Title: Amstrad Micro Guide
Authors: Prof. Peter Morse, Brian Hancock
Publiser: Century Communications LTD.
Year: 1986
Pages: 27
ISBN:

Contents

Amstrad Micro Guide - Preface Amstrad Micro Guide - Conventions and terms used Amstrad Micro Guide - Control keys Amstrad Micro Guide - Operating system commands Amstrad Micro Guide - Arithmetic and Logic operations Amstrad Micro Guide - BASIC numeric functions Amstrad Micro Guide - BASIC string functions Amstrad Micro Guide - Graphics commands Amstrad Micro Guide - Sound commands Amstrad Micro Guide - General AMSDOS commands Amstrad Micro Guide - AMSDOS and BASIC file commands Amstrad Micro Guide - CP/M commands Amstrad Micro Guide - Error messages Amstrad Micro Guide - Memory map Amstrad Micro Guide - List of Amstrad keywords

Review

The Century Microguide to the Amstrad is a conveniently sized, clearly laid out, quick reference guide for the busy Amstrad owner. lt comprehensively summarizes all the essential information needed by the Amstrad enthusiast and includes:

  • Special Keyboard Features
  • Alphabetic Quick Reference
  • Locomotive BASIC Commands
  • Sound, Graphics, Text and Colour
  • Numeric, Trigonometric and String Functions
  • Input/Output Functions
  • Arithmetic and Logic Operations
  • File Handling Commands
  • Indirection Operators
  • Memory Maps
  • Error Handling, Codes and Messages
  • Operating System Commands
  • Disc System Commands

Each command is illustrated with simple examples to show how it is used in context and there are practical hints throughout the book.