Section Four - Using the popdowns

The Cambridge Z88 popdowns are utility programs that you can make use of while you are working within another application, such as PipeDream, the Diary, or BBC BASIC. They pop down over your application screen, and disappear again when you press

to return to the application.

The following popdowns are provided in the Cambridge Z88:

Calculator	R		Perform calculations
Calendar	C		Look up dates
Clock	T		See the current time, and today's date
Alarm	A		Set alarms and reminders
Filer	F		Perform operations with files
Panel	S		Customise the Cambridge Z88 to your requirements
Import/Export	X		Transfer documents between the Cambridge Z88 and other makes of computer
Index		or I	Enter applications, popdowns, or suspended activities, and examine which cards are present

Using popdowns

You can either call a popdown by pressing the

key combination given above, or from the

as follows:

Calling a popdown from the Index

Highlight the popdown's name on the APPLICATIONS list. You can move the bar highlighting items on this menu by pressing the

and

keys at the bottom right of the keyboard. If you move the bar too far, press

to go up again. Then press

to run the popdown you have selected.