Atari 2600

Note: Using any AC Power Adapter other than that
designed for this ATARI 2600 Video Computer System can
damage the unit.
On the TV/GAME Switch Box that you have attached
to your television set's antenna terminals, push the
TVIGAME switch to GAME or COMPUTER.
® Turn on your television.
Set the volume control of your television at minimum
loudness.
If your television has an automatic fine-tuning control,
turn it OFF, and manually fine-tune for the best
picture.
Note: If your television will receive color only when the
automatic fine-tuning is on, keep the automatic fine-
tuning on.
® Set the channel selector of your television to channel 3.
The 2600 Video Computer System is factory-set to
operate on channel 3, However, if channel 3 is broad-
casting in your area, you may receive interference.
In that case, change your television and Channel
Switch to channel 2. The Channel Switch is located on
the back panel of the console unit.
ME PROGRAM™ CARTRIDGE
Check to see that the POWER switch on the ATARI
2600 Video Computer System is OFF.
Note: Always turn the console POWER switch OFF when
inserting or removing an ATARI Game Program cartridge.
This will protect the electronic components and prolong the
life of your ATARI 2600 Video Computer System game.
‘ Hold the ATARI Game Program cartridge so that the
name on the end is towards you and reads right
side up.
© Insert the cartridge CAREFULLY into the slot in the
center of the console unit switch panel. Be sure the
cartridge is firmly seated, but DO NOT FORCE IT.