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


== Information ==
== Information ==
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|Title:|| Amstrad Micro Guide
|Title:|| '''Amstrad Micro Guide'''
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|Authors:|| Prof. Peter Morse, Brian Hancock
|Authors:|| Prof. Peter Morse, Brian Hancock
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|Publiser:|| Century Communications LTD.
|Publisher:|| Century Communications LTD.
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|Year:|| 1986
|Year:|| 1986
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== Contents ==
== Contents ==


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[[Amstrad Micro Guide - Preface]]
Preface
 
1. Conventions and terms used
01. [[Amstrad Micro Guide - Conventions and terms used|Conventions and terms used]]
2. Control keys
 
4. Operating system commands
02. [[Amstrad Micro Guide - Control keys|Control keys]]
5. Arithmetic and Logic operations
 
6. BASIC numeric functions
03. [[Amstrad Micro Guide - Operating system commands|Operating system commands]]
7. BASIC string functions
 
8. Graphics commands
04. [[Amstrad Micro Guide - Arithmetic and Logic operations|Arithmetic and Logic operations]]
9. Sound commands
 
10. General AMSDOS commands
05. [[Amstrad Micro Guide - BASIC numeric functions|BASIC numeric functions]]
11. AMSDOS and BASIC file commands
 
12. CP/M commands
06. [[Amstrad Micro Guide - BASIC string functions|BASIC string functions]]
13. Error messages
 
14. Memeory map
07. [[Amstrad Micro Guide - Graphics commands|Graphics commands]]
15. List of Amstrad keywords
 
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08. [[Amstrad Micro Guide - Sound commands|Sound commands]]
 
09. [[Amstrad Micro Guide - General AMSDOS commands|General AMSDOS commands]]
 
10. [[Amstrad Micro Guide - AMSDOS and BASIC file commands|AMSDOS and BASIC file commands]]
 
11. [[Amstrad Micro Guide - CP/M commands|CP/M commands]]
 
12. [[Amstrad Micro Guide - Error messages|Error messages]]
 
13. [[Amstrad Micro Guide - Memory map|Memory map]]
 
14. [[Amstrad Micro Guide - List of Amstrad keywords|List of Amstrad keywords]]


== Review ==
== 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 neecled by the Amstrad enthusiast and includes:
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
* Special Keyboard Features
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Each command is illustrated with simple examples to show how it is used in context and there are practical hints throughout the book.
Each command is illustrated with simple examples to show how it is used in context and there are practical hints throughout the book.


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== Scanned pages - Contents==
 
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Latest revision as of 23:40, 1 September 2014

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

Information

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

Contents

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.

Scanned pages - Contents