Atari 400

CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION 1-1
1.1 Introduction 1-1
1.2 ATARI 400/800 Computer Console Description 1-1
1.3 How to use this Manual 1-2
1.3.1 General Information 1-3
1.3.2 Installation 1-3
1.3.3 System Operation 1-3
1.3.4 Functional Description 1-3
1.3.5 Maintenance 1-3
1.3.6 Spare Parts List and
Ordering/Reporting information 1-4
1.4 Changes to this Manual 1-4
1.4.1 Notice of Changes Page 1-4
1.4.2 List of Effective Pages 1-4
1.4.3 Reader Comment Form 1-4
1.5 Safety 1-5
1.6 Related documentation 1-6
1.7 ATARI 400/800 Computer Consoles
Physical Description 1-7
1.8 Optional Equipment 1-10
1.9 Specifications 1-11
CHAPTER 2 - ATARI 400/800 COMPUTER INSTALLATION 2-1
2.1 Introduction 2-1
2.2 Unpacking 2-1
2.3 Connecting the TV Switch Box 2-2
2.4 Connecting the Program Cassette Recorder 2-3
2.5 Connecting the AC Power Adapter 2-4
2.6 Inserting Program Cartridge 2-4
2.7 Connecting Television Monitor 2-4
2.8 Connecting the ATARI 810 and 815 Disk Drive 2-7
2.9 Connecting the ATARI 820 and 822 Printer 2-7
2.10 Using the ATARI 850 Interface Module 2-8
2.10.1 Connecting the ATARI 850 Interface Module 2-8
2.10.2 Connecting the ATARI 825 Printer 2-9
2.10.3 Connecting the ATARI 830 Acoustic Modem 2-10
CHAPTER 3 - SYSTEM OPERATION 3-1
3.1 Introduction 3-1
3.2 System Power-Up 3-1
3.2.1 System Power-Up without Disk Drive 3-1
3.2.2 System Power-Up with Disk Drive 3-2
3.3 Keyboard and Screen Editor Functions 3-2
3.4 Program Cartridge System Keys 3-7
3.5 Operation of Hand Controllers 3-7
3.6 ATARI 410 Program Cassette Recorder 3-7
3.6.1 Operation of the Program Recorder 3-7
3.6.2 Transfer a Program to Cassette Tape 3-8
3.6.3 Transfer a Program from Tape to Computer 3-9
CHAPTER 4 - FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 4-1
4.1 Introduction 4-1