They can be set using the programmers front end software or by using the
following in you source code:

        __CONFIG        _XT_OSC & _WDT_ON & _PWRTE_OFF & _CP_OFF

This will be compiled into your hex file & any intelligent programmer will
pick it up.

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> From: Paul Curtis Bennett <pbennett@VOLTA.ELEE.CALPOLY.EDU>
> To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
> Subject: Config Bits...
> Date: 03 March 1997 11:37
>
> Okay, this is probably a stupid question, but I was
> wondering how to set the config bits (for a 16c84 --
> doesn't matter which, just the general idea).
>
> In the Microchip data book, it says that they are
> set via a 'special mode' during programming.
>
> Does this mean you set them manually while using a
> programmer?  Or can/do you set them in the source
> code?
>
> (I know this is MUCH easier than it seems...)
>
> Paul Bennett
> pbennett@kilby.elee.calpoly.edu
>
> Robotic Building Priciples:
> 1)  If it isn't nailed down, it's a potential robot part
> 2)  If it is nailed down, find a prybar, then refer to 1