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There are some other keys not found on a type-
writer: the editing keys (CLEAR, INSERT,
BACK SPACE /DELETE), the BREAK key, the
CONTROL key, and some unusual keys labeled
ESC and TAB. ON THE 400 AND 800, there is a
set
of four keys on the right side. ON THE
1200XL, a group of keys runs across the top of
the keyboard. All these keys do special things
that you will learn about in this chapter.
USING THE KEYBOARD
IF YOU HAVE AN ATARI 400 OR 800, you can
type on the keyboard
(without using a software
program) by using the Memo Pad Mode . (Mode
simply means a particular method of operation.)
On the 400 and 800 , you get the Memo Pad
Mode by turning off all peripherals (if you have
any) and removing any cartridges;
then when
you turn the computer on, the computer is auto-
matically in Memo Pad Mode.
Another way to use the keyboard ON AN
ATARI 400 OR 800 is to insert the Atari BASIC
language cartridge. The BASIC cartridge lets you
use BASIC commands and modifies some of the
functions of the keyboa'rd.
IF YOU HAVE A 1200XL, you cannot type on the
keyboard unless you have inserted either a soft-
ware program or the BASIC language cartridge.
The 1200XL does not automatically have a
Memo Pad Mode when you turn on the com-
puter.
If you want to type on the keyboard with-
out using a software program, you must insert
the
BASIC language cartridge.
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