In this manual, the explanations and examples are mainly for using the i. This volume also introduces the major software programs. Some call the kaypro an osborne clone, however it did improve on the design substantially, the most notable being the 9 display. This volume replaces the smaller spiralbound book that introduced users to the kaypro ii and 4. The kaypro ii, a whopping 64k of memory, two tandon ssdd 5 14 drives, and a 9 green screen that would make any osborne user think he or she had just arrived at a drivein sized screen remember driveins, they were just going out of style when the kaypro was going in. The i and j can essentially be used in the same manner. Kaypro cpm operating system manual 1982 digital research on. A kaypro ii users guide will give you an introduction to the kaypro il cpn the operating system before you can begin to work with your kaypro ii, you must load cpm into the computers memory. A redesigned version of the kaypro ii was released in 1984 that allowed block style graphics, and had halfheight drives. Comes with perfect software as opposed to micropro software 1985. A 100page ring binder introduces the user tot he kaypro 10. It was made by topaz programming is distributed by microap san ramon, ca.
It is powered from a wall socket, as it has no onboard battery, but it is still classed as a portable device since it can be handcarried when packed. Kaypro set the world on fire three years earlier, back in 1982, with their first and highly successful kaypro ii portable cpm computer. Full text of kaypro ii documentation internet archive. One asset of the kaypro over the osborne 1, which was available at about the same time, is the 9 builtin monitor, easily twice the size of the osbornes. In this manual, the term batteryies refers to any type of batteries used for this camera and its accessories.
The kaypro ii default is 300 baud 81n for bits per char, parity, and stop bits straight from the user manual. Pocket guides for the word and mbasic, and the documentation for profit plan round out the documentation set. With it, you can now acquire with the same codec you edit withapple prores 422in all 4 types. This manual will tell you how to use your computer. The goal of the project is to provide a working emulation of an actual kaypro ii computer system. The kaypro ii had a 9inch internal monitor instead of the osbornes tiny 5 inch display, and single sided floppy drives. All information in this manual is subject to change without notice. In the long run, following the instructions will save time and prevent problems.
Kaypro ii despite its name, the kaypro ii was the first kaypro model. Introduction 1 edge shot photo here overview ki pro is an all new way of connecting production and post. June nonlinear systems introduces the kaypro 4, like the kaypro ii but with. The osborne 1 is the first commercially successful portable microcomputer, released on april 3, 1981 by osborne computer corporation. Its a printquality scan of the first kaypro ii user s guide. The language was written in a subset of itself and compiled using a. Andrew kay founds nonlinear systems, the first manufacturer of digital voltmeters. Kaypro cpm operating system manual 1982 paperback january 1, 1970 by digital research editor see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Spectravideo also sold the svi2 connector adapter that could be used to connect the drive to any standard msx cartridge slot. If an instrument fails to operate properly, see troubleshooting chart, pg. No part of the document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or recording.
This user manual provides comprehensive user documentationfor. For information on these programs and the working of cpm in general, see the digital research manuals bound as the cpmsbasic manual, particularly the first section. The kaypro ii emulation project focuses on the internal function of the kaypro ii hardware. Kaypro 12x is a kaypro 10 but with a robie floppy drive 4x or. Take control of your health now by creating your user account. The source was distributed with some kaypro models. There were a number of games available for the monochrome kaypro computers models ii, iv, 4, 10 and 2x. Kaypro produced a line of rugged, luggable cpmbased computers sold with an extensive software bundle which supplanted its competitors and quickly became one of the topselling. After numerous other systems similar to the earlier kaypro ii, in 1985 they release their first and only laptop computer, the kaypro 2000. The computerkaypro ii had a 9 green phosphor monochrome monitor composed of a lr30477 e39164 toshiba crt and a printed circuit steering toshiba tlc4tv0. Somebody called it a portable, but it was really a luggable. A java implementation of a kaypro ii microcomputer system. The emulator is a java based emulation of a kaypro ii computer sys tem.
Sbasic was compatible with the syntax of basic, a programming language commonly used in the 1970s through the 1980s, as well as fortran77. This encouraged opensourcelike modification of the language, with some early preinternet user groups exchanging physical diskettes by regular mail. It is not meant to be used as a detailed technical manual or an. Kaypro 12x is a kaypro 10 but with a robie floppy drive 4x or a 12x may never have been produced 1986. For detailed information on configuring and using devicespecific or. Kaypro corporation was an american home and personal computer manufacturer of the 1980s. The kaypro ii weighed in at a mere 26 pounds and was a favorite of early computer aficionados. This manual describes the operation of the kaypro ii emulator. The myron l techpro ii, excluding the ph sensor tph1, has a two 2 year limited warranty. This version of the kaypro ii had a version of space invaders along with the typical ascii games.
Kaypro 4x is a robie but in a standard portable case. The first model was called the ii in order to appear oneup on its biggest competitor, the osborne1. View and download kaypro 2 technical reference online. The user should also be alert to the fact that this manual might possibly. I see that 2x is doubledensity and double sided 390k and will also readwrite. Its a printquality scan of the first kaypro ii users guide.
The company was founded by nonlinear systems nls to compete with the popular osborne 1 portable microcomputer. Here is a little something some people might find useful or maybe just interesting. The specified text will be sent to the site progettosnaps by antopisa and integrated with the existing one. Installation and operation guide because it matters. Kaypro ii kaycomp ii kaypro 2 manufacturer kaypro corp. Though the kaypro ii has no graphic features, it can display 80 x 24 characters. The emulator will be capable of running most kaypro ii software. Though kaypro has sacrificed style for price in the past, the 2000 offers both. Looking as if it had just stepped out of a calvin klein collection, the kaypro 2000 is the latest laptop portable bearing the msdos standard. The original kaypro ii users guide classic computers. Sep 16, 2014 the kaypro ii weighed in at a mere 26 pounds and was a favorite of early computer aficionados.
Production start mmyyyy 6 1982 production end mmyyyy ram. Somebody called it a portable, but it was really a. The ph sensor tph1 has a six 6 month limited warranty. Java is a language that allows remote programs to be executed on a client computer via the world wide web. The game disk does not contain the cpm operating system itself. It is assumed that the user of the system is familiar with the cpm operating system. From the collection, a scannedin computerrelated document. Word processing return to the kaypro computers page. This guide will help you access the site and its tools, classes, and menus designed to improve your overall health and well being.
Huawei honor 8 pro user manual pdf manuals user guide. The kaypro is one of the earliest portable computers. Welcome to the kepro wellness online lifestyle management program. The battery and ph sensor tph1 are userreplaceable. The kaypro ii emulator resides on a remote host machine. I see that 2x is doubledensity and double sided 390k and will also readwrite osbourne disksif that means anything helpful. Nonlinear systems shows the prototype kaypro 5, with 5 mb hard drive. These data are used to solve any problems starting the game in mame. Featured below are rare legacy computer publications i have collected. Deutschland gmbh pentax ricoh imaging operating manual.
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