position. Be sure to initialise the counter at the start of the tape.

Note: Since remote control must be used to retrieve a BASIC program, observe the tape gap CAUTION in Section 9.1.5 (Step 1) of the AIM 65 User's Guide.

2.While in BASIC, type in SAVE. BASIC will respond with: OUT=

3.Enter a T (for "Tape"). BASIC will display:

OUT=T F=

4.Enter the file name (up to five characters). If the file name is FNAME, BASIC will display:

OUT=T F=FNAME T=

5.Put the recorder into Record mode.

6.Enter the recorder number (1 or 2) and type RETURN.

7.If remote control is being used, observe the procedures outlined in Section 9.1.5 of the AIM 65 User's Guide.

8.When recording has been completed, BASIC will display the cursor.

9.Switch the recorder out of record mode.

RETRIEVING A PROGRAM FROM CASSETTE USING THE BASIC LOAD COMMAND

The procedure to retrieve a BASIC program is:

1.Install the cassette in the recorder., and manually position the tape to about five counts before the beginning of the desired file.

Note: Remote control must be used when retrieving a file via BASIC.

2.While in BASIC, type in LOAD. BASIC will respond with:

IN=

3.Enter a T (for "Tape"). BASIC will display: IN=T F=

4.Enter the file name. If the file name is FNAME, BASIC will display: IN=T F=FNAME T=

5.Enter the recorder number (1 or 2) and type RETURN.

6.Put the recorder into play mode. Be sure to observe the procedures outlined in Section 9.1.6 of the AIM 65 User's Guide.

While the file is being read, each line will be displayed (and printed, if the printer is on). If the printer is on, the tape gap ($A409) will probably have to be increased.

The file being loaded will not overlay any BASIC statements already entered unless the statement numbers are the same.

7.When loading has been completed. BASIC will display the cursor.

8.Switch the recorder out of play mode.

CASSETTE OPERATIONS USING THE AIM 65 EDITOR

AIM 65 BASIC programs can also be stored and retrieved from cassette using the AIM 65 Editor. However, if the program is to be retrieved by BASIC at some future time, one rule must be

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II specifications

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