RAM cards

RAM cards allow you to store more data in the Cambridge Z88. There are three slots, each of which may take up to 1 Megabyte of RAM, although it is advisable to use slots 1 and 2 for RAM leaving slot 3 available for EPROM. This is because slot 3 is the only one which can be used to record data onto EPROM. Also RAM cards will consume more power in this slot than in slots 1 and 2 and therefore reduce battery life.

Inserting a RAM card

1. Make sure that the Cambridge Z88 is switched ON and the Index is displayed.
2. Open the Perspex flap at the front. The Cambridge Z88 will give a short beep and the screen will go blank.
3. Push the RAM pack into the slot making sure that the label is facing outwards and is the correct way up. Make sure that the card is pushed in as far as it will go.
4. Close the flap. The Cambridge Z88 will turn itself back on and re-display the Index. You can check that the card has been recognised by typing CARD.

If you remove a RAM pack from the Cambridge Z88 any data held in it will be lost instantly. Do not remove a RAM card unless you must. If you do have to remove a RAM card, the Cambridge Z88 will display FAIL in the top right hand corner of the screen. You will have to perform a soft-reset on the Cambridge Z88 and any suspended activities will be lost.