Applied Engineering Viewmaster 80 Manuale utente
Viewmaster
80™
User's Manual
A DIVISION OF AE RESEARCH CORPORATION
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Viewmaster
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User's Manual
Federal Communications Commission
Radio Frequency Interference Statement
The equipment described in this manual generates and uses radio frequency energy. If it is not
installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with these instructions, it may cause
interference to radio or television reception.
FCC I.D. Number: EYW5QGVIEWMASTER
This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing
device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart I of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These rules
are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio and television interference in residential
installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause interference to radio or television equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reposition the receiver's antenna. Also make sure the antenna
wires are making good electrical contact.
Use a roof-mounted antenna rather than a "rabbit-ear" antenna
or an antenna mounted in the attic.
Make sure that all electrical connections on the computer are
secure and any shielded I/O cables are properly fastened.
Move the computer away from the receiver.
Plug the computer and receiver into separate electrical circuits.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal
Communications Commission helpful:
"How to Identify and Solve Radio-TV Interference Problems"
This booklet is available from the U.S. Govemment Printing Office, Washington, D.C, 240402,
Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
Applied Engineering®is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such
interference.
Warning: This equipment has been certified to comply with the limits for
Class B computing device, pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.)
certified 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 TV reception.
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Applied Engineering warrants the Viewmaster card against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 5 years
from the date of original retail purchase. Applied Engineering also warrants that, under normal use, the magnetic media
on which the included Æ software is stored is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 30 days
from the date of original purchase. Any misuse, abuse, or non authorized alteration, modification and/or repair to the
Applied Engineering product will void the warranty. This warranty will also be void if you use the IE product for any other
purpose than its intended use. If you discover a defect, Applied Engineering will, at its option, repair or replace only the
Applied Engineering product, provided you return the product during the warranty period, transportation prepaid, to
Applied Engineering.
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a small service charge may be applied. lf the product is to be sent to Applied Engineering by mail, the purchaser will
insure the package or assume full responsibility for loss or damage during shipping. Prior to returning the product for
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and shipping instructions.
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Engineering products, including the costs of recovering such equipment, programs, or data.
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Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION -GETTING STARTEDiii
About the Viewmaster 80iii
System Requirementsiii
CHAPTER ONE -INSTALLING THE VIEWMASTER 801
CHAPTER TWO -USING THE VIEWMASTER 803
Adjusting the Video Screen3
Software Compatibility4
In General...4
CP/M Software5
Pascal Software5
Hardware Compatibility5
What’s Next...6
CHAPTER THREE -SPECIAL KEYBOARD CHARACTERS7
Alternate Keyboard Characters7
Lowercase Characters8
Optional Shift Key Hardware Modification8
APPENDICES10
A: Video Troubleshooting Guide11
B: Automatic Graphics Override13
C: For Programmers Only...15
Activating the Viewmaster 80 from BASIC15
Screen Editing Commands15
Controlling the Display from Applesoft BASIC16
Display Control Commands17
Cursor Positioning19
Custom Cursor Shape19
Viewmaster 80 Graphics Display20
Hardware Control of Viewmaster 8021
40 Column Override21
Light Pen Support22
Table of Contents i
D: A Brief ProDOS Tutorial23
Operating System23
Naming Volumes23
Root Directory and Subdirectory23
Pathname24
System Files24
Additional Resources25
E: Getting Help26
Returning a Product27
Include27
When You Ship28
When We Receive28
ii ViewMaster 80
INTRODUCTION
Getting Started
This chapter tells you a little about the Viewmaster 80™ and what
you need to install it.
About the Viewmaster 80
The best way to describe the Viewmaster 80 is to list some of its
many features:
- Super sharp 7 x 9 dot character matrix with true descenders
- Capable of both normal and inverse video character display
- Full 80 columns by 24 lines
- Fully compatible with all Apple®programming languages
- Highest compatibility with existing 80 column software
- Power and input connector for light pen
- Programmable cursor shape
- All Apple II on-screen editing commands supported
- Fully Videoterm™ compatible
- Compatible with both 60 and 50 Hertz power
- Very low power consumption (CMOS technology)
- High speed scroll rate (18 MegaHertz)
- Compatible with Apple ][, ][ Plus and Franklin Ace®computers
System Requirements
Here’s what you need to install your Viewmaster 80:
- An Apple ][, Apple ][ Plus or Franklin Ace (1000 series)
computer
- At least one disk drive
- A composite video monitor capable of 80 column display (NTSC
composite video).
Intro. - Getting Started iii
Most monochromatic computer monitors are capable of 80 column
display. Most TV sets, on the other hand, are not. Televisions are only
acceptable for programs which use a 40 column display. The
narrower 80 column characters tend to blur and are very difficult to
read when displayed on a TV screen.
iv ViewMaster 80
CHAPTER ONE
Installing the Viewmaster 80
Nothing complicated here. Just read these instructions carefully.
1. Turn the computer power supply switch OFF, but leave the
computer plugged in (This provides an electrical path to
discharge static electricity).
2. Remove the computer's cover.
3. Discharge any static electricity on your body or clothing by
touching the metal case of the power supply. Go ahead, it won't
hurt. And it is important! A static shock can seriously damage
the chips on the Viewmaster and on the computer’s
motherboard as well.
4. Remove the Viewmaster 80 from its anti-static bag. Do not
touch its gold edge connector.
5. Line up the gold fingers of the edge connector with slot 3 then
gently and firmly insert the connector into the slot by pressing
down on the top of the card.
Note: Expansion slot 3 in an Apple ][, Apple ][ Plus, or Franklin
Ace is fourth from the LEFT.
6. Connect one end of the short video cable, included with the
Viewmaster 80, to the bottom video connector on the
Viewmaster 80 card.
Ch. 1 - Installing the ViewMaster 80 1
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