Atari 1200XL Field Service Manual

Figure 1-2. 1200XL Back View.
User Interface
The Atari 1200XL is a general purpose microcomputer which uses a 6502 (modified)
microprocessor. The 1200XL console is the central processing unit for its respective system.
The left side panel (refer to Figure 1-1) contains the power ON/OFF switch, one cartridge slot
and two controller jacks. The controller jacks accept the X-Y joystick and the paddle controllers
available from Atari.
The rear panel (refer to Figure 2-1) contains the Serial Input/Output (I/O) jack, the RF cable
jack, the monitor jack, the channel 2-3 switch, and the Power Jack.
The console has a full stroke 54 key alphanumeric keyboard, which includes special characters
and controls, a space bar, three LED indicators, and 11 function keys.
The 11 function keys above the keyboard are made of brushed and formed aluminium
nameplate material. A translucent plexiglass strip above the function keys indicates the
operation (function) and covers the three LEDs.
1200XL Home Computer
Field Service Manual 1-2

Atari 1200XL Specifications

General

Brand	Atari
Model	1200XL
Category	Desktop
Language	English