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Atari 400 Service Manual

Atari 400
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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

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Atari 400 Specifications

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ManufacturerAtari
Model400
TypeHome Computer
Release Year1979
CPUMOS Technology 6502
CPU Speed1.79 MHz
ROM10 KB
Operating SystemAtari OS
KeyboardMembrane keyboard
RAM8 KB (expandable to 48 KB)
GraphicsANTIC and GTIA chips
Sound4 channels
DisplayRF output for connection to TV
StorageOptional cassette tape drive or floppy disk drive
PortsCartridge
Display Resolution320x192 (16 colors)

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