Re: i have some questions

[Wayne Stewart <waynes@intergate.bc.ca>]

NVF wrote:

> Hello, i am now the proud owner of an Apple ][ and i have some problems and
> questions
>
> 1. is there supposed to be unlabeled keys on it?

   The only unlabeled key should be the space bar.

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>
> 2.my computer would load but i would freeze because of a stuck key. when it
> was unstuck then the computer would no longer load a thing

This can be caused by a fair number of things
             A) bad disks
             B) Bad or dirty disk drive
             C) computer problens
             D) programs incompatible with that computer such as requiring
more
                  memory, a Z80 card, a 65c02 proccessor etc
             E) programs that require a different Apple II such as a II+ or a
IIe
             F) a hundred other things depending on the software

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> 3.i that white button some sort of reset?

I belive you're referring to the power light.which is to the left of the space
bar

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>
> 4.are there any keys that can make the disk start loading? it never
> completes it. it makes the noises of loading now but then stops but the in
> use light is still on.

not really. If it stops in the middle it's doing it for some reason.
Loading is generally pretty much automatic once the computer is turned on

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>
> 5.is it ok to shut down at anytime?

Yes, once you've saved any important documents you've created or altered

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> 6.how do you save a BASIC program after writing one?

The simplest is to startup off a blank DOS 3.3 disk then after writing the
program
type "SAVE X" where X is the name you wish to call the program.


I'd tell us a lot if you could tell us if this is a genuine Apple II or a
clone.
If it is does it say Apple II, Apple II Plus, Apple IIe etc on the cover or
chassis?
When you start it up and do a control-reset does the flashing icon look  like
] or >
What software are you trying to boot?