When you select "Create Programs with SmileBASIC" from the TOP MENU, SmileBASIC will start.
SmileBASIC has two operating modes, which are explained below.

The Two Operating Modes

●DIRECT Mode

●EDIT Mode

Programs are input in EDIT mode, and saved and run using instructions in DIRECT mode.

Switching Modes

You can switch modes by using the system buttons under the keyboard.

◆System Buttons

1	EDIT Button Switches from DIRECT mode to EDIT mode.
2	DIRECT Button Changes from EDIT mode to DIRECT mode.
3	TOP MENU Button Exits SmileBASIC and returns to the TOP MENU. The program will not be cleared.
4	SMILE Button Calls up the handy SMILE tool.

◆About Program SLOTS

5	Changing Program SLOT This product provides four locations for storing programs, which are known as program SLOTS. Usually, SLOT0 is used. SLOT1-3 are supplementary, and do not necessarily need to be used.

• For information on other system buttons, see the "Editing Features Provided in EDIT Mode" page.

DIRECT Mode

DIRECT mode is used for executing instructions on the fly. Even if the program is created in EDIT mode, it is run by executing the RUN instruction in DIRECT mode.

◆Upper Screen - Console Screen

Instructions input via the keyboard and execution results are displayed here.

◆Touch Screen - Keyboard

This is used to input instructions on the console screen.

• Please refer to the "How to Use the Keyboard" page for information on using the keyboard.

In DIRECT mode, each instruction you input is executed one by one. If you want to execute multiple instructions at once, you must write a program. You can write programs by inputting them in EDIT mode.

EDIT Mode

EDIT mode is designed specifically for inputting programs.

◆Upper Screen - Edit Screen

The program being input is displayed here.
Entering a line break（key）ped around.

◆Touch Screen - Keyboard

This is used to input program content on the Edit screen.

• Please refer to the "How to Use the Keyboard" page for information on using the keyboard.