“P r B O O T”

Copyright (C) 1988

WALTERS SOFTWARE CO.

For use with

ADAM
The ColecoVision Family
Computer System
MORE FILES (Y/N) You may substitute RECIPEFILER or ADDRESS BOOK
FILER for the SmartFILER program, but you will still have to
rename the file “SMARTFILER”. Selecting SmartFILER will
Push the (Y) key to select another file. you may transfer load the program that was saved to the PrBOOT media as
more than one file at a time. After transfering the “SMARTFILER”. RECIPEFILER and ADDRESS BOOK
software files to the PrBOOT media and renaming them, FILER can not be booted from the ramdisk with “SmartDSK”
you can make one transfer to the ramdisk. for SmartBASIC, the other programs can. We are currently
working on a “SmartDSK” that will work with all these
FILES CORRECT (Y/N) programs.

Push the (Y) key if you want to copy the files you 11. Choose the software programs you want on the
selected. Pushing the (N) key will clear the screen and “PrBOOT” media and tranfer one using the “FILE
TRANSFER” program.
return you to COPY THIS FILE (Y/N).
12. Push the (A) key to abort the program.
DESTINATION DEVICE (A/B/C/D/M)
Renaming the software files.
Enter the drive letter of the device that you want the files
to be transfered to. 1. Type POKE 20482, 2: POKE 20487, 2 then push the
return key. You can also use the “MODIFIER” program that is
FILING included with “SmartDSK” for SmartBASIC.

While this message is flashing on the screen, the “FILE 2. Rename the file that you just transfered according to the
TRANSFER” program is busy transfering the filesthat (RENAME PROGRAM CHART). Refer to your SmartBASIC
were selected. manual for more information on renaming basic files.

3. After renaming the file type POKE 20482, 65: POKE

When the “FILE TRANSFER” program has finished 20487, 65 then push the return key.
transfering all the files it will return you to the title screen.
You may test your work by trying to boot the program that
RENAME PROGRAM CHART you just transfered or go ahead and do the rest. “PRBOOT”
Name File Name Renamed File Blocks will work with one file or all files on the media.
SmartBASIC 1, 1.1 BASICPGM BASICPGM1 28
SmartBASIC v2.0 BASICPGM BASICPGM2 49 USING PrBOOT TO BOOT PROGRAMS FROM DISK/DDP
ADAMCALC BASICPGM ADAMCALC 36
SMARTFILER SMART_FILE SMARTFILER 33 Loading Procedure for “PrBOOT”
ADAMLINK ADAMLINK ADAMLINK 21
SMARTLOGO LOG SMARTLOGO 43
1. Turn on your ADAM computer (by sliding the power switch
on the back of the ADAM printer to the on position).
SmartFiler ALTERNATIVES
ADDRESS BOOK SMART_FILE SMARTFILER 32
RECIPEFILER RECIPEFIL SMARTFILER 33 2. Turn on your T.V. or monitor.
3. Turn on your disk drive(s) if you have one. 7. Type “CLEAR” then push the return key.

4. Insert “PrBOOT” into one of your drives. 8. Type “BRUN TRANSFER” then push the return key.

5. Pull the computer reset switch toward you. 9. In a few seconds the title screen will appear.

6. In a few seconds the title screen should appear. 10. You are now ready to use the “TRANSFER” program.

7. Push the smart key that corresponds to the software Program Options
program that you want to use.
(C)ONTINUE (M)ENU (A)BORT
8. Example, pushing smart key (I) should boot SmartBASIC
v1.0. If you receive a “FILE LOAD ERROR” message this Push the (C) key to use the “FILE TRANSFER” program.
means that the file name isn’t on the media, or there is a bad Push the (M) key to go to the SmartDSK Utilities MENU
block on the media. The file name has to be exactly like the program. Note: the “MENU” file has to be on the PrBOOT
one in the (RENAME PROGRAM CHART). media. Push the (A) key to abort the “FILE TRANSFER”
program.
Loading Procedures for booting software from the ramdisk.
DO YOU WANTA CATALOG (Y/N)
1. You will need “SmartDSK” for SmartBASIC or
“SmartDSK” for the software that you want to boot. Push the (Y) key if you would like to see the files on the a
media.
2. Turn on your ADAM following “Loading Procedures for
“PrBOOT” lines 1-3. WHICH DEVICE (A/B/C/D/M)
3. Insert the SmartDSK” media in one of your drives. Enter the drive letter of the device for the catalog.
4. Pull the computer reset switch toward you. PRESS ANY KEY
5. In a few seconds the title screen will appear. Press any key to continue after reading a catalog.
6. When the second screen appears choose the size randisk SOURCE DEVICE (A/B/C/D/M)
by pushing the corresponding smart key.
Enter the drive letter of the device that the software media is
7. When asked to remove “SmartDSK” and insert your in. The software media is the disk or DDP that contains the
SmartBASIC, do not insert SmartBASIC. Instead insert the file you want to have on the PrBOOT media.
“PrBOOT” media then push any key.
COPY THIS FILE (Y/N)
8. When the title screen appears push smart key (I) to boot Push the (Y) key to select the file displayed. The next file will
the software program from the ramdisk. If you push smart key be displayed directly below the last file selected.
(II) “PrBOOT” will boot the program from the original media.
 Getting started 9. When the second screen appears, push the smart key that
corresponds to the software program you want to load.
1. You will need an ADAM computer with a rev. 80 memory
console. To verify your revision, simply press the “R” letter In a few seconds the program will boot and the first screen
key while holding down the “CONTROL” key in the will appear. Some programs will load faster than others.
Electronic Typewriter mode. The number will be displayed SmartBASIC v1.0 takes less than 2 seconds.
as a label for the Roman numeral Smartkey IV.

2. You will need a TV or monitor. HELPFUL INFORMATION

3. You can use PrBOOT with a standard ADAM. But to be The “PrBOOT” program and media catalog use 6 blocks
able to boot software from the ramdisk you will need a of space. The six software programs use 210 blocks.
memory expander installed in your ADAM computer. The Everything will fit on a DDP, 320 K and a 720 K disk. If you are
larger the expander the more storage space you will have for using a 160 K disk you will have to use two disks for the six
your programs. You will also need “SmartDSK” for programs.
SmartBASIC or for the program you wish to use.
When using a ramdisk to boot your software, the amount
4. First we must copy the files from the original media to the of space depends on the size of the exapnder installed and
PrBOOT media with the “FILE TRANSFER” program. It is a the programs you intend to use. If you are using a program
BASIC program so we have to load SmartBASIC v1.0 or that accesses the 64 K expander, then you should use the
v1.1 one bank reserved option. Available only with 128 K and
larger expanders. This gives you 63 K less space, but
protects the files from being destroyed.

Loading Procedure SMARTFILER

1. Turn on your ADAM computer (by sliding the power switch When using SmartFILER to create a data base, you will
on the back of the ADAM printer to the on position). have to insert the original program media into the drive that
“PrBOOT” was booted in. SmartFILER uses a 6 K file from
2. Turn on your TV or monitor. the original media. When reading from and writing to a data
base you will not need the original media.
3. Turn on your disk drives (if you have one).
BOOTING FROM TWO DRIVES
4. Insert SmartBASIC v1.0 or v1.1 into one of your drives.
ADAM defaults to disk drive number one. This means that
5. Pull the computer reset switch toward you. if you insert a DDP into tape drive one and a disk into disk
drive number one, then pull the computer reset switch, the
6. When SmartBASIC is done loading, remove it and insert disk will boot instead of the DDP. When loading SmartDSK
the “PrBOOT” media. and PrBOOT, insert SmartDSK into any drive except disk
drive number one and pull the computer reset.
 Insert “PrBOOT” in disk drive number one, when the title
screen appears select the ramdisk size by pushing the smart
key twice. “PrBOOT” will load after SmartDSK is finished
loading the O.S., this will also work with tape drives.

SMARTLOGO “P r B O O T”
If you are using SmartDSK for SmartBASIC with Copyright (C) 1988
“PrBOOT” to boot SmartLOGO from the ramdisk. The first
thing to do after the program boots is to SETDEVICE to one
of your drives. If you don’t the program will bomb. For use with the ADAM computer
By
OVERVIEW

Setting up the “PrBOOT” media requires a little work, but

Walters Software Co.
the results are well worth it. Once you transfer the files and Rd#4 Box 289-A
rename them you can transfer them from the “PrBOOT” Titusville, Pa. 16354
media to another media or the ramdisk with the “FILE Phone 814-827-3776
TRANSFER” program.
Storage Medium Warranty

Walters Software warrants to the purchaser of this

product that the storage medium is free from
defective materials and workmanship. If the original
storage medium (disk/ddp) fails to function properly,
within a (90) day period from the date you receive it,
it will be repaired or replaced (at our discretion) if
returned to the address above. If after the (90) day
period we require a $5.00 shipping charge.

Trademark Notices

ADAM, SmartWRITER, SmartBASIC, SmartFILER,

ADAMCALC, SmartLOGO, ADAMLINK, ADDRESS
BOOK FILER and RECIPEFILER are trademarks of
Coleco Industries, Inc.