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To conclude this 4-part Foundation course, here is a brief summary of the Important points covered so far:

INSTALLATION

1.Always connect the Mains Lead to a 3 pin plug following the instructions contained in the first section entitled, 'Setting Up'.

2.Never connect the disc drive(s) to any Mains Supply other than 220-240V ~ 50Hz.

3.There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit(s). Do not attempt to gain access into the equipment. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

4.Do not position your disc drives closer than 20cm (8 inches) to your monitor, nor close to any source of electrical interference.

5.Keep disc drives and discs away from magnetic fields.

6.Keep the ribbon cable away from Mains Leads.

7.Do not block or cover any ventilation holes.

8.Do not use or store the equipment in excessively hot, cold, damp, or dusty areas.

OPERATION

1.Always remove any disc from the drive(s) before switching the system on or off.

2.Always switch the disc drives' POWER switch ON before switching the computer's POWER switch ON.

3.Do not press the Eject button while reading or writing is being performed on a disc.

4.Ensure that you do not lose or accidentally overwrite your CP/M system disc. You are advised to make a 'working copy' of the disc, and to ensure that its Write Protect holes are open.

5.Never touch the floppy disc itself, inside its protective casing.

6.If you are using cassette based software while the DDI-1 system is connected to the computer, observe the Memory Usage Warning on page F3.2 of this Foundation Course.

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Contents Page Amstrad Disc Drive & Interface DDI-1 Amstrad Contents Contents Page Connecting the Mains Lead Foundations 1 Setting UpConnecting the DDI-1 to the Computer Computer Interface Unit Main Disc Drive Drive a Computer Write Protection Foundations 2 About DiscsOpen Closed When Your Disc Is Eject Button Indicator LampROLCAVE. not found Drive a disc missing Retry, Ignore or Cancel?Foundations Loading Software/Games Run rolcaveType mismatch Bad commandSyntax error Drive a read fail Retry, Ignore or Cancel?Foundations Introducing Amsdos and CP/M Tape.in Drive B disc missing Retry, Ignore or CancelLoad filename DiscFirst Steps Using The CP/M Disc Storing Data Onto DiscCpm CLS? Back to Amsdos BewareSaving a Program in Memory onto Disc Catalog Loading From DiscEXAMPLE.BAS Copying Programs From Disc to Disc Copying Programs From Cassette to DiscCopying Programs From Disc to Cassette Copying Using Disccopy Copying Using the CP/M System DiscDo you want to copy another disc Y/N Copying Using CopydiscCopying started Reading track 0 to Writing track 0 toChkdisc Checking DiscsAborting DiscchkInstallation Amstrad Disc Drive & Interface DDI-1 Manual Making Working Discs Backup Master DiscDISCCOPY.COM Working SYSTEM/UTILITY discBasic only disc Turnkey Amstrad Basic discsCreating a Turnkey CP/M System disc Turnkey Basic using disc suppliedTurnkey CP/M Discs Turnkey Basic onto your Working discConfiguring a CP/M Program Configuring the Output from the packageAmbiguous filename Confirm individual files Y/N ? Configuring the Input to the package Starting a Turnkey CP/M PackagePayroll Autostarting a Turnkey CP/M Package Introduction Amsdos PrimerDisc Directory Amsdos filenames and filetypesConstruction of Filenames Amsdos headers Filenames on two drivesSave PROG.BAS a Save Bprog .BAS BERT.BAS FRED1.BAS FRED2.BAS FRED3.BAK FRED3.BAS FINISH.BAS Examples of Using Amsdos Commands in a programWild cards Saving variables and performing a Screen DumpCloseout NeatWend Closein Reference guide to Amsdos commandsPre-empting a Garbage Collection While not EOFCAT Summary of Basic commandsSummary of Amsdos external commands Save OPENOUT, Print #9, Write #9, List #9, CloseoutDISC.IN CPMDIR DiscTAPE.IN ERAREN TapeAscii files File Copying proceduresCopying Files Amsdos files with headersFile has a header Amstrad Reference guide to Amsdos Error Messages Drive Drive write fail Drive Drive disc missingDrive Drive disc is write protected Drive Drive read failCP/M Primer Operating with CP/MCP/M system tracks Configuration Sector Console control codesLogging in a disc ERA command Direct Console CommandsSwitching default drives DIR commandPeripheral Management Transient commandsREN command Type commandCassette files File and disc copyingSingle file copying Whole disc copiers and checkersStat System ManagementIs this correct Y/N SetupDo you want to update your system disc Y/N Stat SECRET.BAS $DIRFormat D Format I Format Disc GenerationAmsdos FormatSysgen BootgenAdvanced programming MovcpmAmstrad Disc Drive & Interface DDI-1 Manual Introduction to Logo What is LogoGetting Started Dr. LogoTo squareanysize side repeat 4 fd side rt 90 end Procedures with parametersRepeat 4 fd 60 rt To square Repeat 4 fd 60 rt 90 endTo triangle Repeat 3 fd edge rt 120 end Using Variables to remember valuesEditing programs and procedures Cs squareanysize 100 rt 45 squareanysizeSummary of Dr. Logo primitives Operating hintsCount Word and List ProcessingAscii CharList EmptypFirst FputArithmetic Operations Logical Operations ?= Logo Logo NotVariables ProceduresShow EditingText Screen SetsplitDot CleanGraphic Screen TypePal SetpalWindow Wrap Turtle GraphicsSetpc SethNodes Workspace ManagementSetpos ErnPlist RecycleGlist GpropKEYBOARD, Joystick buttonp Disc Files DirLoad Save?key Paddle?paddle 0 ?make key rcRelease SoundEnv EntStop LabelRepeat RunThrow ErrorCatch PauseSystem Properties Headers Technical information for the user FirmwareStore requirements Changing DiscsError Messages Bios messagesAmsdos messages Failed to load boot sector Common to ALL Formats Disc OrganisationJump Block Interception by Amsdos Jump Block Re-Interception by the UserReturn Parameters Intercepted Firmware Calls 132 #BC8C 133 #BC8F 134 #BC92 135 #BC95 #BC98137 #BC9B Page Appendix Glossary of Terms CP/M Dr.Logo Primitives TPA Amstrad Disc Drive & Interface DDI-1 Manual Appendix Term Limitations of Remedies Amstrad Disc Drive & Interface DDI-1 Manual Appendix Index ERA Setpos