Philips VG 8020 Installations-Handbuch Seite 6

CHAPTER2
USING THE CARTRIDGE SLOTS
WARNING
ALWAYS MAKE SURETHATYOUR COMPUTER IS TURNED OFF BEFORE
CONNECTING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT OR INSERTING A CARTRIDGE IN ONE OF
THE CARTRIDGE SLOTS!
Install the configuration you want to use before you start because any information
stored in the computer memory is lost when you turn it off to connect a data recorder,
disk drive, printer, etc.
The cartridge slots are located under the hinging, transparent lid in the top ridge of your
computer. In some cases you may have to remove the lid, depending on the cartridge(s) you
are using.
These slots can be used for a number of purposes and it basically makes no difference which
one of the two you use. In many cases you may have to use both. If so, please note that the
slots are numbered "1" and "2". Slot number 1 always has priority over slot number 2!
Program cartridges
Some of the MSX software is available on ROM cartridges. Insert the cartridge in one of the
cartridge slots with the label facing you. Consult the program manual concerning the use of
the program before starting.
Interface cartridges
Your computer has special connectors for TV, monitor, data recorder and printer. If you want to
use other peripherals, such as a disk drive, you will have to use a special interface cartridge.
Follow the instructions provided with the MSX peripherals you are using.
Note: When you have a disk drive interface connected, the interface software takes up some
of the RAM capacity of your computer. When using specially developed MSX software on
cassette, like some of the more complex games, you may find that you cannot load the
program, caused by lack of memory space. You can overcome this by first removing the
interface from the computer. An alternative solution is to press the SHIFT key and keep it
depressed while you press the RESET button and wait for the restart cycle to be completed.
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