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Wordperfect, versions 5.0 and 5.1, A-36 – Epson 3865X Plus User Manual

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Running WordPerfect 4.0 and 4.1

Whenever you run WordPerfect 4.0 or 4.1 in 132 columns, you

need to specify 132-column text mode prior to starting the
program. You do this by using the VGAMODE program. (See
“VGAMODE Utility Program,” later in this appendix, for

instructions on installing VGAMODE.) After installing

VGAMODE, follow these steps:

1.

Type the command below and press

Enter

to specify

132-column text mode:

VGAMODE 132, 25

2.

Type the following and press

Enter

to start WordPerfect:

WP

After you exit WordPerfect, if you want to return to SO-column

mode, type the following and press

Enter:

VGAMODE 80, 25

WordPerfect, Versions 5.0 and 5.1

Your VGA adapter can run WordPerfect 5.0 and 5.1 in

800

x

600, 16-color graphics mode and 132-column text mode.

After installing WordPerfect 5.0 or 5.1 on your hard disk, follow

the steps below to install the display driver.

Installing the Driver

1.

Log onto the WordPerfect directory on your hard disk.

2.

Insert the Utility 1 diskette in drive A.

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Using the VGA Utilities