The Black Book of C128

Description

The C-128 is one of the finest computers Commodore has ever offered. The Black Book of C-128 is a vast authoritative reference source, to assist programmers of all levels, from the beginning BASIC student, to the experienced machine language writer. Think of it as a dictionary, ready to answer your questions. The aim of the book, is to support the user, not teach BASIC programming. The BLACK BOOK of C-128 tells you everything you need to know about your Commodore 128, 1541, and 1571 disk drive. More than 100 easy to read charts plus numerous examples. All the topics vital to the operation of the C-128 at your finger tips. WHY BLACK BOOK ? 1 INTRODUCTION 3 HOW TO 8 C—6 4 MODE RED 9 BASIC 2.0 Dictionary 10 BASIC 2.0 Abbreviations 16 BASIC 2.0 Error Codes 18 Control Codes 20 Color 22 Graphics 24 Sound 31 Disk Command Summary 36 POKES and PEEKS 38 Memory Map 40 Kernal Routines 63 C —128 MODE BLUE 65 BASIC 7.0 Dictionary 66 BASIC 7.0 Abbreviations 79 BASIC 7.0 Error Messages Control Codes 84 86 Escape Codes 89 Function Keys 90 Color 91 Graphics 93 Sound 98 Disk Command Summary POKES and PEEKS 102 103 M/L Monitor 104 Memory Map 107 Kernal Routines 116 CP/M PLUS 3.O DARK GREEN 119 Introduction 120 Transient Utility Commands 121 Resident Utility Commands 137 Assignment/Logical Devices 138 Reserved Characters 138 Reserved File Types 139 Control Codes 139 1541 DISK DRIVE LIGHT GREEN 141 1541 Specifications 142 Diskette Format 142 Sector Distribution 143 1541 BAM 144 1541 Directory Header 144 Directory Format 144 Error Checking 145 Change Device Number 145 DOS Hedge Commands 146 1541 File Types 146 1541 File Formats 147 File Commands 150 Direct Access Commands 152 Internal Disk Commands 152 GCR Conversion 154 Bit Values 154 BASIC 2.0 Commands 155 1541 DOS Error Messages 157 1541 RAM 160 1571 DISK DRIVE YELLOW 173 1571 Specifications 174 MFM Format 175 GCR Format 175 1571 Diskette Format 176 1571 Sector Distribution 177 1571 BAM 178 1571 Directory Header 178 DOS Shell 179 1571 File Types 183 1571 File Formats 184 File Commands 186 Direct Access Commands 189 Internal Disk Commands 188 Kernal Routines 190 Error Checking 190 Change Device Number 191 Basic 7.0 Disk Commands 192 1571 DOS Error Messages 193 GENERAL INFORMATXON ORANGE 197 Numeric Conversion Chart 198 ASCII Conversion Chart 205 Multiplication Table 209 Hex Addition Table 210 Hex Multiplication Table 210 Super Help Chart 211 MCS6510 Instruction Set 218 Symbols & Operators 220 Screen Format Tables 221 Standard Abbreviations 224 Cassette Commands 229 PERSONAL. DATA GOLD 230 Equipment Purchases 231 Equipment Repair Supplies 237 243 Disk IDs 247 Bulletin Boards Local 252 Bulletin Boards Non-Local 256 REFERENCE 260