Category: Software Manuals [C64]
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zip0 BASIC 64 Compiler Manual [4th Printing] HOT

BASIC-64 allows you to compile programs in speedcode (pseudo-code), machine language, or a mix of both.  You can merge and compile a series of programs using the overlay feature.  You can change parameters using the advanced development features.  You can compile programs written using BASIC extensions.  You can compile programs that work in conjunction with Assembler / Monitor-64 and much more.

basic-64-compiler-4th-printing-1986
2020-02-12 English PDF 2.89 MB 928 Download
zip1 BASIC 64 Compiler Manual [Abacus] HOT

BASIC-64 allows you to compile programs in speedcode (pseudo-code), machine language, or a mix of both.  You can merge and compile a series of programs using the overlay feature.  You can change parameters using the advanced development features.  You can compile programs written using BASIC extensions. You can compile programs that work in conjunction with Assembler/Monitor-64 and much more.

basic-64-compiler
2019-09-07 English PDF 2.7 MB 1,300 Download
zip2 BASIC 8 with Basic Paint for the C128 Manual HOT

Basic 8.0 is a new and exciting programming environment for the C128 computer owner. It allows you to use an entirely new aspect of graphics on the C128, graphics that actually exceed the high resolution and power that the C128 and C64 user have come to expect. Yet it does so while being compatible with the existing advanced non-graphic commands of Basic 7.0 that are built into the computer.

basic-8-with-basic-paint-for-c128
2019-09-21 English PDF 3.7 MB 2,050 Download
zip3 BASIC Lessons Instructions

The BASIC LESSONS was designed to assist the beginner in the operation of tfle Commodore 64 in BASIC, but at the same time, enough information is provided to satisfy the intermediate programmer.

basic-lessons-instructions
2020-02-12 English PDF 220.24 KB 812 Download
zip4 BASIC-BOSS English Manual (Google Translated)

BASIC-Boss compiler manual - This was translated from German using the Google Translator Toolkit.

basic-boss-1
2023-04-22 English PDF 1.27 MB 183 Download
zip5 BASICally Simple 64

How to use all C64 Basic 2.0 statements, commands, functions and operators in Basic programs. Pre_programmed examples demonstrate how each Basic statement executes. Use this program to become an expert Basic programmer.  There after, this disk makes a handy reference guide.

basically-simple-64
2020-02-12 English PDF 223 KB 728 Download
zip6 BBS Server v1.2 User's Guide HOT

Telnet BBS Server is a small Windows program that provides Internet connectivity for Commodore (or other 8-bit) computers.  Essentially, it performs these two functions:

  • Provides incoming Telnet access to 8-bit BBSes.
  • Provides outgoing Telnet functionality for 8-bit Terminal programs.
bbs-server-1.2-manual
2020-02-12 English PDF 282.91 KB 982 Download
zip7 Becker BASIC Manual HOT

Becker BASIC is an extension to BASIC 2.0 which is fully compatible with the GEOS user interface. Becker BASIC includes programming tools, error handling commands, hi-res graphics, sound and GEOS support

becker-basic-manual
2019-09-08 English PDF 18.1 MB 1,005 Download
zip8 Better Working Business Form Shop Manual

BUSINESS FORM SHOP is a form generation program designed to help you computerize your business's paperwork. When it comes to forms you want them to be fast, legible and accurate. The paperwork you may now be typing or  even handwriting is transformed into an easy fill-in-the-blanks process. The forms can range in size from having one row and ten columns to having ninety-nine rows and 132 columns on up to one hundred pages.

With BUSINESS FORM SHOP you can choose between using our existing form templates and modifying them to meet your needs, or creating your own forms right on the screen. Anytime you want to use a BUSINESS FORM SHOP form, simply insert the Program Disk and go. The program will prompt you for the fillin information n eeded to compfete the form. It will perform table look-ups, do all the math, and print your form perfectly every time. You will be amazed at the time you save and the professional look of your forms.

Here's a link to the program and additional material - Thank you Bruce Thomas for sharing.

better-working-business-form-shop-manual-1
2023-11-19 English PDF 10.5 MB 94 Download
zip9 Better Working File & Report Instructions

Better Working Software from Spinnaker is proud to introduce FILE & REPORT, a program which will allow you to organize lists of information and produce reports using those lists.  FILE & REPORT integrates with the other Better Working products SPREADSHEET and WORD PROCESSOR.

better-working-file-and-report-instructions
2021-03-28 English PDF 17.07 MB 824 Download
zip10 Better Working File & Report Quick Reference

This is the quick reference card for the Apple II, IIe, IIc and Commodore versions of Better Working File & Report.

better-working-file-and-report-quickstart-card
2021-03-28 English PDF 425.84 KB 591 Download
zip11 Better Working Word Publisher

Word Publisher is an easy-to-learn, easy- to-use GEOS-based writing tool ideal for creating a variety of documents. The program differs from other GEOS-based word processors in that font and style information are recorded rather than displayed during text entry, thus avoiding the huge delays associated with WYSIWYG types.

better-working-word-publisher-manual
2020-06-09 English PDF 5.52 MB 782 Download
zip12 Bible Search Manual HOT

Bible Search is designed to bring the Word of God to you in a simple but elegant fashion using your C64/128. Bible Search features extensive facilities for word search and verse display. Bible Search can find any word or verse in the Bible in seconds.

bible-search
2020-02-12 English PDF 3.41 MB 945 Download
d64 floppy13 Big Blue Reader 128 v3.1 / 64 v2.0 Manual HOT

Big Blue Reader 128 v3.1 / 64 v2.0 Manual

BigBlue_Reader_128-64_Manual
2015-05-02 English PDF 2.42 MB 1,126 Download
zip14 Big Blue Reader 64/128 Manual

Big Blue Reader 128/64 is a unique and powerful Commodore 1571 and 1581 disk utility designed to quickly and easily transfer word processing, text, ASCII and binary files between standard Commodore 64/128 and IBM PC compatible MS-DOS disks.

big-blue-reader-128-64-manual
2020-02-12 English PDF 2.42 MB 680 Download
zip15 Big Blue Reader 64/128 v3.1 Manual

Big Blue Reader 128/64 is a unique and powerful Commodore 1571 and 1581 disk utility designed to quickly and easily transfer word processing, text, ASCII and binary files between standard Commodore 64/128 and IBM PC compatible MS-DOS disks.

big-blue-reader-128-v3.1-and-64-v2.0
2020-02-12 English PDF 3.08 MB 774 Download
zip16 Big Blue Reader 64/128 v4.1 Manual HOT

Big Blue Reader 128/64 is set of unique and powerful disk utilities for the Commodore 1571 and 1581 Disk Drive(s). These programs are designed to transfer word processing, text, ASCII, and binary files between standard Commodore 64/128 and IBM PC compatible MS-DOS disks. The enhanced Big Blue Reader 128 gives additional support for: Built-in MS-DOS disk formatting, true Burst Mode file transfers, 2MHz microprocessor speed, extra RAM, 40 and 80 column displays, C128 CP/M file transfers and much more.

big-blue-reader-128-64-v.4.1-1998-feb
2019-09-08 English PDF 2.71 MB 989 Download
pdf17 Billboard Maker Manual

Billboard Maker Manual

Billboard_Maker_Manual
2016-12-30 English PDF 2.53 MB 830 Download
pdf18 Billboard Maker Manual v2.0

Billboard Maker Manual v2.0

Billboard_Maker_Manual_V2.0
2016-12-30 English PDF 2.56 MB 828 Download
zip19 Billboard Maker v2.0 Manual

BILLBOARD MAKER is a sophisticated graphic product that allows a user to enlarge existing graphic drawings to high quality signs, posters, or extraordinary murals.  lt has the capability of expanding graphic images generated by Doodle, The Koala Pad, Flexidraw. Animation Station, Super Sketch, Blazing Paddles, The Print Shop.and Computer Eyes.

billboard-maker-manual-v2.0
2020-02-12 English PDF 2.56 MB 691 Download
zip20 Blackbird User's Guide

BLACKBIRD is Professional music editing software for the Commodore 64.  BLACKBIRD belongs to a family of music editors known as trackers, where musical data is organised into tracks. Conceptually, BLACKBIRD shares many features with other tracker programs, but it also breaks new ground in a number of areas.

blackbird-users-guide
2020-02-12 English PDF 264.32 KB 566 Download
zip21 Blazzing Paddles Illustrator Manual

BLAZING PADDLES is a very powerful and easy to use drawing program.  It allows you to use almost any input device to create drawings, diagrams, and text. It is easy enough for young children to use like a coloring book, yet sophisticated features are included for the serious computer artist.

blazing-paddles-illustrator
2020-02-12 English PDF 496.33 KB 551 Download
zip22 Blitz 128 BASIC Compiler Manual HOT

Blitz BASIC Compiler for the Commodore 128

blitz-basic-128-compiler-manual
2019-09-07 English PDF 2.74 MB 941 Download
zip23 Blitz Manual HOT

BLITZ is a versatile and easy to use compiler for Commodore computers which makes BASIC programs run much faster.  Most programs can be compiled without any alteration whatsoever(although you may wish to take advantage of some of the features that BLITZ adds to standard BASIC), and the whole compiling process usually takes no more than a few minutes!

Here's a link to the program.

blitz
2020-02-12 English PDF 215.56 KB 1,230 Download
zip24 Blue Chip Word Processor Quick Guide

The Blue Chip D12/10 Daisy wheel printer included a decent word processor in the bundle.  Thanks to Thomas Shaw, we now have the accompanying disk image.

You can find the full manual for the printer here. You can also find the GEOS printer driver here

blue-chip-d1210-wordprocessor-quick-guide
2023-01-16 English PDF 765.3 KB 258 Download
zip25 BobsTerm Pro for the Commodore 128 Manual

Welcome to the world of telecommunications on your Commodore 128. BOBSTERM PRO is a sophisticated terminal communications program designed to make interacting with other computer systems a simple and rewarding experience.  This Program allows the user to control virtually every communications parameter that is likely to be encountered, and even offers adjustments and escape routes to handle some of the RS232 limitations ofthe C128.

bobsterm-pro-for-the-commodore-128
2020-02-12 English PDF 9.75 MB 624 Download
zip26 Buddy 64/128 Assembly Development System Manual HOT

Buddy 64/128 Development System actually encompasses three stand-alone machine language development systems. There are two for writing 8500 (the system microprocessor) code : One uses the Basic editor (enhanced by string search and replace commands) for writing its memory based source and the other its own powerful ASCII editor . There is also a complete Z/80 ( C/PM microprocessor) cross assembler which has all the powerful commands and features of the other two. As a bonus there is also an assembler completely compatible with Pro-Line's C-POWER shell, editor, linker and ramdisk.

buddy-64-128-manual
2020-02-12 English PDF 17.87 MB 925 Download
zip27 Business Card Maker Manual

 Business Card Maker is an entertainment and productivity program designed to allow you to easily and efficiently print business cards.

business-card-maker-manual
2020-12-03 English PDF 3.3 MB 551 Download
zip28 C Power Manual NEW

C Power by Brian Hilchie - This is the manual for the C Power programming language by Pro-Line Software (4th Printing, October, 1985).

Thanks Anthony for providing this manual.

c-power-manual
2024-03-12 English PDF 982.76 KB 53 Download
d64 floppy29 C64 Datatool Docs HOT

Datatool for the Commodore 64 is a unique type of spreadsheet program.  Here are the docs / manual converted to PDF from http://www.webnet.at/c64/datatool.htm

C64 Datatool Docs
2016-11-04 English PDF 240.75 KB 1,470 Download
zip30 C64 Debugger v0.64.56 Manual

C64 Debugger by SLAJEREK/SAMAR is a Commodore 64 and Atari XL/XE code and memory debugger that works in real time.  It is a quick prototyping tool where you can play with Commodore 64 machine and its internals.

C64 Debugger embeds VICE v3.1 C64 emulation engine created by The VICE Team and Atari800 v3.1.0 emulation engine created by the Atari800 team.

c64-debugger-manual-v0.64.56
2019-10-13 English PDF 230.28 KB 825 Download
zip31 C64 Forth Manual [Performance Micro Products]

C64 Forth Manual [Performance Micro Products].

c64-forth-manual-by-performance-micro-products
2020-02-12 English PDF 14.54 MB 705 Download
zip32 C64 Instant Music Manual

Instant Music is for the musician in us all. If you find yourself strumming air during your favorite guitar riff, or drumming along on your car steering wheel, but the only real musical insturment you can play is your stereo, then Instant Music may be just what you've been waiting for.

c64-instant-music-maunal
2020-02-12 English PDF 7.16 MB 615 Download
zip33 C64 Tutor Instruction Manual

C64 TUTOR was designed to help you discover the capabilities of your Commodore 64. C64 TUTOR consists of two programs, TUTOR and UTILITIES.  TUTOR is an interactive tutorial that introduces you to the C64.  UTILITIES creates a learning environment in which you can explore the 64’s calculating, text processing, graphic, and music capabilities.  You can use UTILITIES for a quick sprite or music demonstration.  With a little more experience you can use the letter writer to create letters, pictures, or even a slide show presentation.  Students can use the calculator to learn how computers represent and process numbers.  You are shown the settings you need to know to add what you have created with UTILITIES to your own programs.

c64-tutor-instruction-manual
2020-02-12 English PDF 2.79 MB 525 Download
zip34 C64List v4.0 Users Guide

C64List is a command-line utility to convert BASIC programs from a friendly text format to its native C64 PRG format and back. You can also add assembly code that gets loaded at the end of a BASIC program. There are a many other features. Visit the Bit 64 Blog for more information.

c64list-v4.0-users-guide
2020-02-20 English PDF 639.75 KB 736 Download
zip35 C64S Emulator User's Manual

Welcome (back) to the world of the Commodore 64. This powerful software emulator will allow you to run most of the original Commodore 64 software onyour PC. C64S is an evolving program and will provide more and more compatibility as time progresses.

c64s-emulator-users-manual
2021-01-21 English PDF 6.49 MB 666 Download
zip36 CADMaster 64/128 User Instructions

The TROJAN CADMASTER PACK comprises of a Graphics program plus a Light Pen and this instruction booklet.  The pack is intended for use by micro users of all ages and any level of expertise.  It can be used to produce any type of picture from a full colour art display to a black and white technical drawing. The 'Pin Point' function in the program allows pixel accuracy and the various line thicknesses can beused to dramatic effect. Please experiment with all the functions which when combined with all 16 colours and the three pens give more choices than we mention in this booklet.

cadmaster-user-instructions
2020-02-12 English PDF 163.58 KB 512 Download
zip37 CADPAK-128 Instruction Manual

CADPAK-128 is a program for the Commodore 128 which helps you draw pictures and graphics designs easily and accurately. The drawings have a resolution of 640 points wide by 360 points high.  When completed, the pictures are printed using a dot matrix printer in various sizes, depending on the printer.  The drawings may be saved on disk, both as a protection against loss due to power failure and also for later recall and display.

cadpak-128
2020-02-12 English PDF 7.07 MB 673 Download
zip38 CADPAK-64 Instruction Manual

CADPAK-64 is a program for the Commodore-64 which helps you draw pictures and graphic designs easily and accurately. The pictures have a resolution of 320 points wide by 200 points high.  When completed, the pictures are printed using a dot matrix printer in either a small or large size.  The pictures may also be saved on diskette for later recall.

cadpak-64-instruction-manual
2020-02-12 English PDF 6.03 MB 884 Download
zip39 CADPAK-64 Instruction Manual [7th Printing]

CADPAK-64 is a program for the Commodore-64 which helps you draw pictures and graphic designs easily and accurately. The pictures have a resolution of 320 points wide by 200 points high.  When completed, the pictures are printed using a dot matrix printer in either a small or large size.  The pictures may also be saved on diskette for later recall.

cadpak-64-instruction-manual-7th-printing-1988-mar
2020-02-13 English PDF 6.03 MB 542 Download
zip40 CADPAK-64 Instruction Manual [9th Printing]

CADPAK-64 is a program for the Commodore-64 which helps you draw pictures and graphic designs easily and accurately. The pictures have a resolution of 320 points wide by 200 points high.  When completed, the pictures are printed using a dot matrix printer in either a small or large size.  The pictures may also be saved on diskette for later recall.

cadpak-64-instruction-manual-9th-printing-1989-oct
2020-02-13 English PDF 1.92 MB 553 Download
zip41 Calc Result

CALC RESULT is a new business software package from HANDIC SOFTWARE.  With their knowledge and experience of earlier 'spreadsheet' programs they felt it possible to create a program that would be easier to understand and at the same time be more powerful than those which already existed. These ideas gave birth to CALC RESULT.

calc-result-manual
2020-02-13 English PDF 114.33 MB 732 Download
pdf42 Cardco Cardware D08 Super Printer Utility Programs

Cardco Cardware D08 Super Printer Utility Programs

Cardco_Cardware_D08_Super_Printer_Utility_Programs
2016-12-30 English PDF 2.33 MB 724 Download
zip43 Cardco File Now! Instructions

A set of index cards used on a computer is the PERFECT form of information storage.  FileNow! combines the familiarity of index cards with the power of the computer.

cardco-cardware-d05-file-now-instructions
2020-02-13 English PDF 1.06 MB 520 Download
zip44 Cardco Super Printer Utility Programs Manual

Cardco Super Printer Utility Programs Manual.

cardco-cardware-d08-super-printer-utility-programs
2020-02-13 English PDF 2.33 MB 511 Download
zip45 CartoGraph v1.4 Manual

Cartograph is a native Commodore 64 application created for designing tile-based maps/levels. This versatile tool allows you to create maps and levels for your games, matrices and data for demos and tools and much more.  Here is the manual in PDF format.

cartograph-v1.4-manual
2019-07-29 English Commodore 64 128.75 KB 799 Download
zip46 CBase BBS v3.01 Manual

Welcome to C BASE v3.01 This program is the culmination of many years of work and effort not only from the author but from all the people that have supported C BASE over the years. From modifying other BBS programs a long time ago, to 1.09 release many years ago, to 2.09 creation last year, and to 3.0's release in 1991, C BASE has always progressed at a steady and fastpace! And now this is a result of that work.

c-base-v3.0-manual1
2020-02-13 English PDF 3.37 MB 539 Download
zip47 CBM 64 Database Manager System Manual

Welcome to the MicroSpec Ltd. Commodore 64 Data Base Manager System.  This comprehensive, menu-driven system is designed and written to be "user- friendly", requiring a minimum of input to operate.  All functions are initiated through "multiple choice" selections and can be easily exited from in the event they are reached in error. 

data-base-manager-manual
2020-02-28 English PDF 3.45 MB 592 Download
zip48 CBM Command Documentation

CBM-Command is a tool for many Commodore machines that helps to manage files easily.

cbm-command-documentation
2020-02-13 English PDF 363.3 KB 849 Download
zip49 CBUS I - Cartridge Backup System Manual

CBUS Stands for Cartridge Back-Up System. CBUS I produce produces backup copies of cartridges for the Commodore 64.

cbus-i-cartridge-backup-manual
2020-02-13 English PDF 1.2 MB 529 Download
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