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zip0 grafDOS Manual HOT

Congratulations!  You have just purchased one of the most valuable programs for your Commodore 64.  grafDOS was designed to both overcome some of the limitations of Commodore DOS and enhance the BASIC programming language primarily in the graphics area.  In general, to make life easier.

grafdos_instruction_manual
2020-03-11 English PDF 3.09 MB 913
zip1 Grafix Sampler Manual

An Intro to Commodore 64 Graphics.

grafix-sampler-manual-cassette
2020-05-22 English PDF 1.11 MB 782
zip2 Grafix-Link

Graftx-link Is a program to convert your Hi-res pictures and graphics flies to and from GEOS geoPaint format.  It has the ability to convert a Billboard Maker Sign directly into a geoPaint file and a full eighty column width and fifty row high geoPaint file into a Billboard Maker Sign. As with all Solutions Unlimited programs, It is menu driven and easy to use.  Through the use the cursor keys, all of the program functions are accessed.

grafix-link-solutions-unlimited
2020-03-11 English PDF 1.38 MB 821
zip3 Graphics Designer

Supersoft 16 - Graphics Designer

graphics-designer
2020-03-11 English PDF 202.2 KB 716
zip4 Graphics Designer 64 Manual

Graphics Designer 64 (Abacus) is a graphics design aid and slide show maker for the Commodore 64

graphics-designer-64-manual
2021-02-09 English PDF 2.16 MB 683
zip5 Graphics Expander Volume 1 Manual (Printshop)

You know how much fun it can be to make your own banners, signs, cards and letterhead with The PrintShop.  Well, now you can make your creations look even better with the GRAPHICS EXPANDER!

graphics-expander-volume-1-for-printshop
2020-04-09 English PDF 1.74 MB 736
zip6 Graphics Master Reference Manual

Welcome to Graphics Master, the advanced software program that allows you to create high-resolution graphics for your home, business, school, or club.  You can draw graphs, charts, cartoons - in fact, almost any visual representation you need - with ease and precision. 

Using a few simple commands, Graphics Master creates and stores your drawing for later viewing or printing.  In a matter of minutes, Graphics Master can transform the casual doodler into a polished graphics artist.

graphics-master-reference-manual
2020-03-22 English PDF 3.91 MB 830
zip7 Graphics Scrapbook Collection Chapter III: School

Introducing the Graphics Scrapbook an entire collection of graphics each covering a different theme.  Create cards, signs, invitations, stationery and banners using Graphics Scrapbook and The Print Shop and PrintMaster in over 100 impressively drawn images on each disk.  Chapter III: SCHOOL covers every angle from geometry to driver's ed.  From New Year's Day to birthdays.  From raising funds to raising the roof.  From campus elections to field trips.

graphics-scrapbook-collection-chapter-3-school
2020-03-22 English PDF 1.66 MB 812
zip8 Handic Forth 64 User's Guide & Reference Manual

C64-FORTH is a fourth-generation programming language that in many respects is very different from other lanquages. In relation to its size, its power is unequalled. In just 8K, a typical minicomputer FORTH version supplies structured, compact and extremely fast code, virtual memory, a resident macro assembler and a resident editor, as well as multitasking capability. FORTH is even able to extend itself and its compiler. It is a metalanguage.

handic-forth-64
2021-11-29 English PDF 9.97 MB 797
zip9 Hayden Software SAT - Algebra

Welcome to the MATH MODULE of the HAYDEN SCORE IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE SAT, one of three modules designed to help you raise your SAT scores. This Algebra Section is an effective tool to begin your  preparation for the Mathematical section of the Scholastic Aptitude Tests. The system is easy to operate so that you can concentrate on its content. All of the information you need to complete examples or answer test questions appears on screen, as do instructions for moving from one part of the program to onother. More detailed explanations follow in this manual. You can also read the instructions on screen by selecting the System User's Guide option after you load the program.

The ALGEBRA SECTION provides instruction and practice in solving the entire range of algebra problems of the types found on the SAT: linear and literal equations, systems of linear equations, quadratic and radical equations, and reducing algebraic fractions. In addition, this manual contains an ANALYSIS OF THE SAT which gives you insight into the workings of the actual exam - its organization and scoring, plus test-taking strategies and tips for
raising your scores.

The other areas in the Mathematical section of the SAT are Geometry and Quantitative Comparisons and Word Problems; separate sections in the Hayden System provide review material in these areas.

hayden-software-sat-algebra
2023-06-25 English PDF 3.22 MB 291
zip10 Hayden Software SAT - Geomertry

Welcome to the GEOMETRY MODULE of the HAYDEN SAT SCORE IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM, one of six modules designed to help you raise your SAT scores. This Geometry Module is an effective tool to begin your
preparation for the Mathematical section of the Scholastic Aptitude Tests. The system is easy to operate so that you can concentrate on its content. All of the information you need to complete examples or answer test questions
appears on screen, as do instructions for moving from one part of the program to another. More detailed explanations follow in this manual. You can also read the instructions on screen by selecting the System User's Guide option after you load the program.

This GEOMETRY MODULE provides instruction and practice in solving the entire range of geometry problems found on the SAT. All figures needed to solve the problems are illustrated on the screen.

hayden-software-sat-geometry
2023-06-25 English PDF 3.76 MB 303
zip11 Hayden Software SAT - Quantitative Comparisons

Welcome to the MATH MODULE of the HAYDEN SCORE IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE SAT* one of three modules designed to help you raise your SAT scores. This Quantitative Comparisons and Word Problems Section is an effective tool to use in your preparation for the Mathematical section of the Scholastic Aptitude Tests. The system is easy to operate so that you can concentrate on its content. All of the information you need to complete examples or answer test questions appears on screen, as do instructions for moving from one part of the program to another. More detailed explanations follow in this manual. You can also read the instructions on screen by
selecting the System User's Guide option offer you load the program.

The QUANTITATIVE COMPARISONS AND WORD PROBLEMS SECTION provides review material on the areas in the Mathematical section of the SAT exclusive of Algebra and Geometry which are separate sections in the Hayden System. Quantitative comparison problems - problems that emphasize reasoning skills used to determine which of two quantities is larger - improve skills in algebra and geometry as well as in
other areas of mathematics.

hayden-software-sat-quantitative-comparisons
2023-06-25 English PDF 2.71 MB 314
zip12 Help Master 64 Manual

Your Commodore 64 will HELP You learn BASIC programming.

help-master-64-manual
2020-03-22 English PDF 351.94 KB 756
zip13 HES Writer 64 Instruction Manual HOT

This program allows you to enter text Program Commands into the computer via the computer keyboard, then edit and format the text before printing it.

hes-writer-64
2020-03-22 English PDF 6.89 MB 1,080
zip14 HESMON 64 Instruction Manual HOT

HESMON 64 is a Machine Language Monitor for the Commodore 64.

hesmon64-manual
2020-03-22 English PDF 7.76 MB 1,101
zip15 Hesware Graphics BASIC Manual HOT

Graphics BASIC gives you and your Commodore 64 a powerful extended BASIC.  You have over 100 new commands and features combining incredible power and flexibility with simplicity and readability.

graphics-basic-manual
2020-03-11 English PDF 11.64 MB 1,641
zip16 Home Inventory 1 & 2 Instruction Guide

The Home Inventory package consists of two (2) parts designed to run on the minimum VIC to simplify the process of generating an inventory of the contents of your home.  Although this package is called Home Inventory, it can also be used for an inventory of your store or office, securities and financial holdings, personal library, etc. Its applications are unlimited.

home-inventory-1-and-2
2020-03-22 English PDF 1.91 MB 755
zip17 Home Office Writer Manual

The Home-Office Writer is a powerful word processor which speeds up your ability to write letters, reports and other text documents.

home-office-writer
2020-04-09 English PDF 568.68 KB 656
zip18 Home Organizer Cheque Book Manual

This program is one of our titles in the HOME ORGANIZER series. This series was designed specifically for the Commodore 64 home computer.  It is based on our professional database program called The Consultant (formerly Delphi's Oracle) which is one of the best selling database management systems for the Commodore 64.

home-organizer-cheque-book
2020-04-09 English PDF 945.75 KB 652
zip19 HomePak User Manual

Congratulatlons!  You've bought three excellent programs - a word processor, database manager and telecommunications program - for less than the price you would expect to pay for any one of them from anyone else! But you're not buying just run-of-the-mill software with HomePak; you've got yourself three of the best programs of their type on the market.

homepak-user-manual
2020-04-09 English PDF 20.95 MB 820
zip20 HomeWord Plus User's Guide

HomeWord is designed to lead you through all the steps of word processing with ease. This book will help; begin by browsing through it. You can use the table of contents and index to find specific things you want to know. Each page is labeled in the top corner to help you find what you're looking for.

Note - Looking for a disk image if anyone has it and would like to share.

homeword-plus-commodore-64-edition-users-guide
2023-04-22 English PDF 11.94 MB 480
zip21 HomeWord Reference Card

This is a quick reference card for the HomeWord word processing program by Sierra-Online. 

homeword-reference-card
2023-04-22 English PDF 1.18 MB 353
zip22 HomeWord Word Processor Help

HomeWord was a word processing program by Sierra-Online released in 1983.  I don't think this is the full manual, but it sure does help to use the program.  Thanks to one of our visitors for pointing out this could be found on archive.org.

Here's a link to the Commodore 64 HomeWord program if anyone's interested in giving it a spin.

commodore-homeword-word-processor-help
2023-02-24 English Commodore 64 28.27 KB 339
zip23 Homework Helper Math Word Problems Manual

HOMEWORK HELPER MATH provides students with a tool for understanding and solving word problems.  It teaches you the "how-to" of translating English sentences into mathematical equations, and techniques for getting correct answers.  It helps you solve your own homework problems .

homework-helper-math-word-problems
2020-04-10 English PDF 3.76 MB 775
pdf24 Hypersave-64 Instructions

Hypersave-64 is a powerful and versatile fast loading utility which provides maximun flexibility of operation. Eight additional Basic commands; Save, load, and verify Basic and machine code programs with full error checking. Hypersave sits at the top of free RAM, leaving you in full control. Its routines may be called at any time, just like the normal direct mode commands.

hypersave-64-instructions
2024-08-11 English PDF 3.22 MB 149
pdf25 ICE BBS v1.1 Manual

This manual was written by Eric Green on a Commodore 128 using Steve Punter's WordPro-128, and printed using a Star NX-10 printer and Xetec Supergraphix interface. The daisywheel printer used in previous renditions has been discarded because of its extremely slow speed, and its problems with dealing with ASCII characters (due to its Brother typewriter heritage).

The general style of the manual is to use headings offset into the margins to denote each major topic. Areas that denote interaction with the BBS are offset to the right, with user-entered text underlined to differentiate it from things printed by the BBS.

In our opinion, WordPro-128 is the most versatile word processor for the C-128. However, it has one rather pesky problem when dealing with illustrations.* It does not contain commands for a "floating" illustration area, thus our charts and tables are rather clumsily inserted. When we can afford to purchase a computer capable of supporting a real typesetting program such as Donald Knuth’s TeX program (which he used to typeset his masterpiece The Art of Computer Programming), such as an Amiga, that technical problem shall be resolved.

ice-bbs-v1.1
2025-01-28 English PDF 19.75 MB 84
zip26 Image BBS v1.0 Manual (Revised)

Image BBS v1.0 Manual (Revised)

image-bbs-v1.0-2nd-printing-revised
2020-05-22 English PDF 2.43 MB 758
d64 floppy27 Image BBS v1.2a Documentation HOT

Documentation for the Commodore 64 BBS program called IMAGE.

ImageBBS v1.2a docs
2016-11-24 English PDF 230.5 KB 902
pdf28 Image BBS v3.0 Sysop Guide

This manual covers the setup. configuration and maintenance of a Image BBS v3.0 system.

image-bbs-v3.0-sysop-guide
2025-11-16 English PDF 1.03 MB 15
pdf29 Infiltrator Disassembler v1.0 Reference Manual

Infiltrator Disassembler v1.0 Manual by Gerald Hinder.

Quote from the Introduction:

Once upon a time everyone was eager to find sprites, bitmaps, music or code somewhere in the RAM. Yea, we used the “Action Replay” and other cheat technology to get what we wanted. Infiltrator comes with those basic functionalities including some hopefully nice updates.

The disassembler uses forward interpretation with all the implied problems of this method. The basic concept is to process the complete memory, that´s why you can import PRG files as well as VICE snapshot files. Using VICE snapshots will naturally result in a lot of false interpretations. The included set of tools and methods may help you to master them.

infiltrator-reference-manual
2024-08-08 English PDF 952.68 KB 165
zip30 INQUIRE PAC - Database Manual

INQUIRE PAC is designed to be user friendly for both the computer novice as well as the seasoned expert. It allows for the manipulation of up to 200 individual records with up to 15 distinct fields of information ranging from 1 character up to 250 characters.

inquire-pac-database-manual
2020-06-07 English PDF 1.51 MB 677
pdf31 Insta Speed (BASIC Compiler) Manual

INSTA-SPEED is a BASIC compiler for the CBM 64. The programs originate in the United Kingdom and are improved and upgraded versions of DTL BASIC COMPILER, developed for Commodore business computers.

The function of a compiler is to convert a program from its source form (ie. the form in which it is written) into a more efficient form that can run much faster than the original.

INSTA-SPEED has been specially optimized for the CBM 64 and it not only makes every BASIC program a lot faster but will also make each program significantly smaller, except for programs with only a few lines.

INSTA-SPEED is 100% compatible with CBM 64 BASIC. This means that any existing 8ASIC program can be compiled without any alteration, to produce a program that peforms exactly the same, and yet is much faster and requires less memory and disk space.

INSTA-SPEED is designed so that it can be people with no programming knowledge to existing programs. Yet for more experienced range of facilities is provided to enable potential of the CBM 64 to be realized.

insta-speed-manual
2023-11-19 English Commodore 64 2.85 MB 358
zip32 Instant Editor & Assembler Manual

Congratulations! you have just purchased the fastest, most versatile EDITOR ASSEMBLER on the market. lEA is capable of assembling up to 17k source fiIes in less then 4 seconds. Fourteen commands are added to the BASIC editor to create source files that can be assembled by lEA. Useful commands Include FIND. DELETE, RENUMBER, AUTO,UNNEW. APPEND, BLOCK SAVE, HEX TO DECIMAL, and DECIMAL TO HEX to name a few.

iea-instant-editor-assembler
2020-05-22 English Commodore 64 20.14 MB 756
pdf33 Isepic v1.0 Manual

ISEPIC (SAY "ice-pick") is an extraordinary hardware and software combination that is capable of copying virtually all memory-resident software regardless of the original protection scheme or storage medium. Rather than duplicating disks or cassette tapes, ISEPIC copies the program to disk as it runs in the Commodore's memory, thus creating a "snapshot" image of the entire RAM, I/O, and CPU status. This snapshot is
completely unprotected and subject to modification by the user. From this image, ISEPIC can create a compact, auto-booting file which will often load ten times faster and eliminate many of the problems created
by various protection schemes. Because of this unprotected format, it is possible to store many programs on a single disk as well as transfer them to a hard drive or a device other than a 1541.

isepic-v1.0-manual
2025-01-04 English PDF 2.82 MB 97
pdf34 Jasword 1.1 Documentation

I recently discovered the Jasword word processor and it has quickly become my #1 text editing tool for the Commodore 64. Here's the lightly edited documentation, printed and converted to a seven page PDF. 

jasdoc
2025-02-22 Commodore 64 6.52 MB 106
pdf35 Jenny II - The Genealogist Manual

Jenny II - The Genealogist - Your Computerized Genealogy Tracking System for the Commodore 64 Computer.

jenny-ii-the-genealogist-manual-1
2024-11-26 English PDF 3.34 MB 114
zip36 JiffyDOS 6.01 & DOS 5.1 Cheat Sheet

This is a super handy, one page cheat sheet for JiffyDOS 6.01 and DOS 5.1 by Stephen Lark (slark).  You can find the original source along with a lot of other great documents at Stephen's webiste slark.me/c64.

c64-jiffydos-6.01-dos-5.1-commands
2023-06-24 English PDF 45.63 KB 488
zip37 JiffyMON/64 v2.0 Machine Language Monitor User's Guide

JiffyMON/64 is a unique and powerful machine language monitor for Commodore 64 and 128 (in 64 mode) computers equipped with the JiffyDOS speed-enhancement ROMs. Like other machine language monitors, JiffyMON lets you inspect and modify individual bytes in your computer's memory; assemble, disassemble, and execute 6510 assembler code programs; and also provides a number of features which assist in debugging and writing assembly language programs.

This fully re-typed and improved manual came from the excellent slark.me/c64 website.  Please visit them and check out the other fine reference material

jiffymon-machine-language-monitor-users-guide
2023-02-10 English Commodore 64 92.47 KB 502
pdf38 Keystone Software - Label Maker v2.1 Manual

You will actually be making labels in just a few minutes, but first you must make a back up copy of the program and format a data disk.

label-maker-v2.1-keystone-software
2025-01-10 English PDF 2.02 MB 104
zip39 Kick Assembler v5.15 Manual

Welcome to Kick Assembler, an advanced MOS 65xx assembler combined with a Java Script like script language.

kick-assembler-v5.15-manual
2020-05-26 English PDF 766.98 KB 811
pdf40 Kick Assembler v5.25 Manual

Welcome to Kick Assembler, an advanced MOS 65xx assembler combined with a Java Script like script language.

The assembler has all the features you would expect of a modern assembler like macros, illegal and DTV op-codes and commands for unrolling loops. It also has features like pseudo commands, import of SID files, import of standard graphic formats and support for 3rd party Java plugins. The script language makes it easy to generate data for your programs. This could be data such as sine waves, coordinates for a vector object, or graphic converters. Writing small data generating programs directly in you assembler source code is much handier than writing them in external languages like Java or C++.The script language and the assembler is integrated. Unlike other solutions, where scripts are prepassed, the script code and the assembler directives works together giving a more complete solution.

kick-assembler-v5.25-manual
2025-09-10 English PDF 754.01 KB 65
zip41 Kipper API Technical Reference
The KIPPER application programming interface (or API) is a set of functions that allow C64 programs to communicate over an IP network without being tied to a specific hardware device. kipper-api-technical-reference
2019-10-05 English PDF 174.04 KB 711
pdf42 Koala Painter Owner's Manual

KoalaPainter — the computer drawing tool - allows you to:

  • Draw freehand using several different brushes and colors.
  • Design geometric shapes of all sizes.
  • Copy images from one part of the screen to another.
  • “Un-do" any of your work to begin again.
  • Take advantage of special kaleidoscopic features which “mirror” images in your drawing.
  • Magnify your drawing for close-up work.
  • Save your designs for future enjoyment.

KoalaPainter is easy to use - simply load the program and you can create your own designs immediately. Whatever your skill level, from beginner to serious artist, hours of fun and creativity await you.

koala-painter-owners-manual
2025-01-10 English Commodore 64 1.29 MB 117
pdf43 Kracker Jax Instructions

Kracker Jax on the Commodore 64 isn’t a single program so much as a whole line of commercial “pro” disk-copy and hacking utilities sold under the Kracker Jax Protection Busters label. Across its various disks—like the original Kracker Jax sets, Elite volumes, Hacker’s Utility Kit, Bull’s Eye, and later successors such as Renegade and Maverick—it provided fast file/track copiers, low-level GCR nibblers, sector and GCR editors, density and error scanners, and large libraries of game-specific parameter files to back up many copy-protected titles.

kracker-jax-instructions
2025-11-30 English PDF 1.08 MB 3
zip44 Kracker Jax: The Hacker's Utility Kit Manual

WelcometoTheHacker’sUtilityKit.Thisprogramrepresentsthefinestsetof diskexaminationandmanipulationtoolseverassembledintoonepackage.Weare confidentyouwillfindittobeoneofthemostusfuldisksinyourlibrary.Eachandeverymoduleincludedinthispackagehasbeenputthroughit’spaces inrealuse.Wefeelyou'llfindthemnotonlyextremelypowerful,butalsouser friendly.ManyextrashavebeenputintoTheHacker'sUtilityKit.Pleasebesuretoreadeachsegmentofthismanualbeforeusinganyofthetools.This willinsurethatyouobtainfulluseofeachandeveryfeature.

kracker-jax-the-hackers-utility-kit-manual
2023-04-14 English PDF 8.16 MB 391
pdf45 Kwik-Load Manual

KWIK-LOAD! is a software utility program for the Commodore 64 or Executive 64 computer. It speeds up the way the disk drive reads information on a 5 1/4" floppy diskette. It will work with one or two Commodore 1541 disk drives. KWIK-COPY, a second program on the diskette, uses simple screen menus to guide you through otherwise complicated procedures. With KWIK-LOAD! and KWIK-COPY you can:

  • Load programs and data more than 300% faster;
  • Copy diskettes more than 300% faster;
  • Test your disk drive for proper operating speed;
  • Edit information on a diskette directly by track and sector;
  • Display and write diskette directory information in alphabetical order; and
  • Perform DOS (Disk Operating System) operations: format and validate disks, scratch and rename files.

Thanks to Anthony for providing this manual.  It's a bit rough because it's a scan of a photocopy, but I haven't seen it anywhere else on the net, so it's much appreciated.

kwik-load-manual
2024-02-27 English PDF 862.3 KB 323
zip46 Kyan Pascal Manual HOT

The following manual is intended as a reference for both STANDARD Kyan Pascal and ADVANCED Kyan Pascal. Those chapters which apply only to STANDARD Kyan Pascal are marked (STANDARD); those chapters which apply only to ADVANCED Kyan Pascal are marked (ADVANCED). You will find that most chapters apply to both versions.

Thanks BlueCursor for the upload.

kyan-pascal-manual
2020-06-09 English PDF 32.08 MB 1,608
pdf47 Laser BASIC Manual

Laser BASIC is an easy to use and versatile utility which lets you make full use of the Commodore 64's outstanding graphics capabilities without using machine code. Although it was originally designed with video games in mind, it can be used in any application which requires high quality graphics.

Here's a Link to the Language and Compiler.

laser-basic-manual-c64
2024-12-31 English PDF 4.34 MB 154
zip48 Laser Genius Assembler Manual HOT

Laser Genius is a complete machine code development system for the Commodore 64.

laser-genius-assembler
2020-05-31 English PDF 19.14 MB 1,948
zip49 Leo's 'Lectric Paintbrush Manual

With Chalk Board's PowerPad and Leo's'Lectric Paintbrush, drawing is exciting. You don't need paints, water or crayons.  You don't need scissors or glue. All you need is your imagination.  Your finger becomes an electric paint brush.  Drawing right on PowerPad, you see the design on your TV screen.  You can use Leo's 'Lectric Paintbrush to play with your design and change it. You can save the design on your diskette or cassette.  Then you can look at it later or make more changes.

chalk-board-leos-lectric-paintbrush-users-guide-v2.2
2020-02-19 English PDF 10.78 MB 767