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   1 k$="4567":
   1 k$="0123":
   1 e$="You can read from and write to  RAM (this program is in RAM) butthe contents of RAM are lost    when the power is switched off.":
   1 e$="You can attach other peripherals(e.g. a printer) besides the    standard ones in this diagram   using the edge connector.":
   1 e$="This program will introduce the Spectrum hardware. We will startfrom the inside with the parts  that form the microcomputer.":
   1 e$="The most complex (yet cheapest) component is the microprocessor or CPU (Central Processing Unit)The CPU in the Spectrum is a Z80":
   1 e$="The interface between the CPU   and the peripherals is complex  but is handled by a single ULA -a custom-designed chip.":
   1 e$="The cassette recorder is an
   1 e$="The TV & loudspeaker are output devices which the Spectrum uses to pass information to you. The loudspeaker is playing now.":
   1 e$="The Spectrum 'talks' to you via the TV and you talk to or input information to the Spectrum
   1 e$="The ROM contains fixed programs and data which allows the
   1 e$="The CPU is of little use withoutmemory and the Spectrum has two kinds: ROM (Read Only Memory)   and RAM (Random Access Memory).":
   1 e$="In order for the computer to do useful work it must communicate with the outside world through  peripheral devices.":
   1 e$="Do you want to run this program again?
   1 e$="Because it is vital that you    know how to use the keyboard    there follows a series of
   1 d$="and then press any key":
   1 d$="The Spectrum Hardware":
   1 d$="STOP THE TAPE":
   1 d$="START THE TAPE":
   1 d$="Press any key to continue":
   1 d$="PSION 
   1 d$="Loading lesson1":
   1 "hardware"
   1  using the keyboard.":
   1  programs to ensure just that.":
   1  input and output device which   is not for communication but forstorage of programs and data.":
   1  Spectrum to start working as    soon as it is switched on.":
   1  Press Y or N for Yes or No.":