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Amstrad Micro Guide

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A reference guide.


Information

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

Contents

Preface
1. Conventions and terms used
2. Control keys
4. Operating system commands
5. Arithmetic and Logic operations
6. BASIC numeric functions
7. BASIC string functions
8. Graphics commands
9. Sound commands
10. General AMSDOS commands
11. AMSDOS and BASIC file commands
12. CP/M commands
13. Error messages
14. Memeory map
15. 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.