Manual for MZ-80A

Operating the MZ-80A

The MZ-80A is a personal computer that requires system software for operation, typically loaded from cassette tape or diskette. To activate the BASIC interpreter (SA-5510):

1. Turn on the power switch. The Monitor program starts, displaying "** MONITOR SA-1510 **".
2. Insert the BASIC cassette file and press 'L' then 'CR' (Load).
3. Press the 'PLAY' button on the cassette deck.
4. The MZ-80A loads the BASIC interpreter. Upon completion, it displays "Ready", indicating it is ready for commands.

Direct Mode allows the computer to be used like a calculator. For example, entering 'PRINT 5 + 8' followed by 'CR' will display the result '13'.

Program Construction involves writing numbered lines of BASIC statements (e.g., INPUT, LET, PRINT, END). To enter a program, type each line and press 'CR'. Use 'LIST' to view the program. To run, type 'RUN' followed by 'CR'.

Storing Programs: Use the 'SAVE' command followed by the program name and 'CR', then press 'RECORD' and 'PLAY' simultaneously to save to cassette tape.

Reading Programs: Use the 'LOAD' command followed by the program name and 'CR'.