Atari 1200XL Field Service Manual

SECTION 1
THEORY OF OPERATION
The Atari 1200XL
TM
is an enhanced version of the existing Atari computer systems. It can be
used with any existing Atari peripheral devices which are compatible with the 400
TM
/800
TM
computer, although not all are necessary.
The console contains 64K of RAM and has an operating system which contains two 8K X 8
ROMs. The console also contains the keyboard with a HELP key, four application function
keys, a single cartridge slot, connector jacks for adding peripherals and hand controllers, a
detachable (RF) TV interface cable and three status LED's.
Use Figures 1-1 and 1-2 as reference for the following discussion.
Figure 1-1. 1200XL Left Side Panel
1200XL Home Computer
Field Service Manual 1-1

Atari 1200XL Specifications

General

Brand	Atari
Model	1200XL
Category	Desktop
Language	English