Gives you instructions
in
some
programs wh
en
you need help.
/start/
Usually tells the computer to
begin running a game or a pro-
gram.
Consult the software
manual.
/selec/
Often used to select one of
several applications within a
program. Because its function
varies,
consult the software
manual.
/OPtiO"/
Temporarily disables BASIC when
pressed
as
the computer is turned
on.
In
some programs, chooses
among program variation
s.
/Rese/
Stops the computer
in
the middle
of
an
activity and returns the pr
o-
gram to the opening screen.
Pre
ssing I Reset I produces the
same effect
as
turni
ng
the com-
puter off and
on
again-with
two
exceptions. First,
in
most pro-
grams
@set
I wi
ll
not erase the
computer's
RAM
memory, where-
as turning the computer off and
on
will. And second, use of the
I Reset I key will save wear and
tear
on
the power supply and the
on/off switch.
Varies from program to program
but is often used to go (escape)
from one menu to another.
Delete
Bk
Sp
In most programs, including
ATARI
BASIC, deletes (erases)
the character to the
left of the
cursor and moves the cu rsor
one space to the
left. Does not
close
up
the space caused by
the
deletion.
Usually
interrupts whatever
function the computer is doing.
Refer to
individual program in-
structions.
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