fact a A aoaIntroduction Sinclair ZX Spectrum +2 128K Home Computer Aculmination Built on the outstanding success ofthe established ZX range of computers - the original Spectrum, the Spectrum + and the Spectrum 128, we now proudly present the ZX Spectrum +2, a machine that combines the ingenuity of Sinclair technology with Amstrad’s expertise in integration and engineoring reliability. Software compatibility ‘The +2 may be used with software written for the earlier models in the ZX Spectrum range. This means thata vast quantity of software already exists for the +2. There are literally thousands of titles available covering every conceivable application: games, utilities, music, scientific, educational and ‘many many more, When choosing software, always look out for the ‘Sinclair Quality Control’ logo on the software package itself. We recommend that you buy software only from manufacturers operating under this scheme which ‘was set up as acontrol against incompatible or misleadingly-labelled software. About this book ‘This book is not intended to be an exhaustive guide to every aspect of computing cn the +2. If you need to delve deeper, then there are many existing publications for the Spectrum + and Spectrum 128 ‘computers which will serve this purpose admirably and provide you with all you need to know about ZX Spectrum computers in general, and about Sinclair BASIC.eee fall you wish to do, however, is find out how to set up the computer, connect add-ons, leam the fundamentals of BASIC programming, and load sofware and games, then this book will prove entirely adequate for your requirements, CONSUMERELLCTRONICSPLC. ©Copyright 1886--AMSTRAD Consumer Electronics ple. ‘Neither the whole nor any part of the information contained herein, nor the product described in this ‘manual, may be adapted or reproduced in any material form except with the prior written approval of ‘AMSTRAD Consumer Electronics ple. (‘Amstrad’), ‘The product described in this manual, and products for use with it are subject to continuous development and improvement. All information of a technical nature and particulars of the product and its use (including the information and particulars in this manual) are given by Acrstrad in good faith. ‘All maintenance and service on the product must be carried out by Sinclair authorised dealers. Amstrad-cannot accept any liability whatsoever for any loss or damage caused by service or ‘maintenance by unauthorised personnel. This guide is intended only to assist the reader in the use of tho product, and therefore, Amstrad shall not be lable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising fromthe use of any information or particulars in, or any error or omission in, this quide or any incorrect. use ofthe product, ‘Weask that all users take care to submit their user registration/guarantee cards, Allcorrespondence relating to the product orto this manual should be addressed to: Sinclair Computers Division Amstrad Consumer Electronics ple Brentwood House 169Kings Road BRENTWOOD Essex CMI44EF Fst Published 1996 ‘Second Eatin 1986, ‘Wrinen by vor Spital and Rupert Goodwins “Exacts fromthe book ZX Spectrum BASIC programming’ written by Steven Vickers and Robin Bradbeer ‘Typeset and published by Amstrad Amstrad isa registered trademark of Amstrad Consumer Electzonics ple. Unauthorised use ofthe trademark or ‘word Amstrad is stictly forbidden.