Using The Manual
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This manual is intended to fulfil several functions.

#. As an introduction to the operation, programming and use of HUNTER.
#. As a source of reference for technical data about HUNTER.
#. As a vehicle for achieving HUNTER's full potential in diverse user
   applications.

It is not intended as a guide for the first time computer user or Basic
user. For guidance on these subjects, the reader is referred to the many
excellent introductory works dealing with microcomputer Basic, now
commonly available.

How To Use This Manual
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The manual is split into a number of parts. This part is introduction to
HUNTER. The others are:

:doc:`../hunter-operation/index`
   Description of HUNTER - its File Manager, communications, virtual
   screen and setting of the internal clock/calendar.
:doc:`../file-manager/index`
   Description of HUNTER's File Manager DEMOS (Disk Emulation Operating
   System) and CP/M compatibility.
:doc:`../basic-programming/index`
   Description of HUNTER Basic Programming techniques, use of the Basic
   Editor plus listing of error and warning messages.
:doc:`../basic-functions/index`
   Detailed explanation of the resident HUNTER Basic interpreter
   commands.
:doc:`../communications/index`
   Full description of HUNTER's flexible serial data communications
   facilities.
:doc:`../editor/index`
   Instruction in the use of the text editing facility within HUNTER.
:doc:`../maintenance-and-accessories/index`
   Instructions for case sealing, pressure relief etc., and information
   of accessories available for Hunter.
:doc:`../appendix/index`
   Specification, code conversion tables, etc.

The contents of each section are listed on the first page.