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APPLE /// FAQ - 3

2) WHAT ARE THE ///'s CAPABILITIES?

Keyboard Friendliness

1)Arranged in a strictly traditional typewriter layout.
2)Sculptured, stepped and angled keys.
3)Numeric key pad. Recognized differently from main keyboard.
4)Software definable character set. Can be used for graphics.
5)All characters used by programming languages.
6)Dedicated cursor or arrow keys.
7)Two-key method to boot a disk without powering on and off.
8)Alpha lock key. Shift locks alphabetical keys only.
9)The entire ASCII code.
10) Automatic repeat for all keys and the speed can be tripled.
11) Can print 224 distinct characters.
12) Little bumps on D, K and 5 keys for finger positioning.
13) Numeric keypad can be redefined into 12 special function keys.
14) Dvorak American simplified Keyboard available on file.
15) 128 byte type ahead buffer.
16) Many different fonts available on file.
17) Character set can be changed under program control at any time.
18) Up to 13 control keys.
19) Computer "ON" light.
20) Two system keys, Closed and Open Apple keys redefine others.
21) 73 total keys.

3) WHAT ABOUT ITS BUILT-IN FEATURES?

1)80 Column display.
2)143K internal Disk drive.
3)Interface for up to 4 disk drives.
4)RS232-C. Can be made to serve six devices with a T-switch.
5)Color: All 16 colors with 192 lines of 280 dots per line.
6)Graphics: 16 shades of green with 192 lines of 560 dots per line.
7)Sound: 64 volume settings and over seven octaves.
8)Speaker : of speech producing quality.
9)Monitor ports:RGB or any video device; NTSC 80 column monocrome.
10) Real time clock (location 3-B on mother board).
11) Two Joystick ports, A&B. Silentype printer can share port A.
12) Diagnostics in ROM.
13) Audio output: SOS Audio Driver can be rewritten to your needs.
14) Built-in security mount to prevent theft.
15) 256k RAM ability, 512k potential without strain.
16) Four expansion ports.

Revised November 1, 1998 lic
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