Atari 1010 Service Manual

1010 READ/WRITE VERIFY TEST
Equipment Needed:
e ATARI Computer
e BASIC Cartridge
e ATARI Diagnostic Test Tape (FD100008)
° Blank Cassette Tape (FD100009)
The 1010 READ/WRITE VERIFY TEST may only be used with a known good computer.
Make sure the ATARI computer has been checked out by using the proper test
procedures for that unit.
To verify whether the 1010 can READ/WRITE:
I.
II.
Ill.
IV.
V.
VI.
Vil.
Examine the cassette deck for physical damage such as frayed cords or broken
parts.
Hook up the 1010 to the computer as described on page 3-2.
Turn the computer ON with the BASIC cartridge plugged in.
Insert and rewind the Test Tape (FD100008-Side | up). Reset the tape counter.
Press the PLAY button on the 1010.
Type CLOAD and press RETURN.
A beep should sound from the keyboard speaker. If it did not, make sure that you
a. Typed in the word correctly
b. Have a good BASIC cartridge plugged in
Cc. Have a properly functioning computer
VIII. Press RETURN to start the loading of the test program. The cassette deck should
run for several seconds. During this time you should hear audio coming from the
television set.
If during this time ERROR-138 appears, rewind the test tape, and advance it toa
tape counter reading of 15. Return to Step V.
If any other ERROR appears, start the test over from Step III.
If the unit ERRORS twice, the ATARI 1010 is defective. Proceed to Diagnostic
Flowchart A for the appropriate unit (L010S page 4-2, 1010C page 4-15).
IX. When READY appears below the word CLOAD, type RUN and press RETURN.
X.
Follow the steps on the screen. At completion of each step, press RETURN.
ATARI 1010 Cassette Recorder 3~5

Atari 1010 Specifications

General

Brand	Atari
Model	1010
Category	Cassette Player
Language	English