CONNECTING
THE ATARI 400
COMPUTER CONSOLE
5
Locate the round cord
that comes from the back
of computer console. Plug
the end of this cord into
the terminal on the TV
Switch Box labeled Computer or
Game. Make sure the TV Switch
Boxis set to the Computer position.
6
Turn on your TV set and
.tune it to Channel 2 or 3
. - whichever is weaker in
your area.
7
Set the Channel Select
Switch on the back of the
computer console to the
same channel. After you
turn on the computer, you
may need to adjust the fine-tuning
knob on your TV to improve recep-
tion from the computer.
8
Locate the AC Power
Adaptor that comes with
the computer and plug
the round end of the
Power Adaptor into the
connector labeled Power Jack on
the side of the computer console.
9
Plug the other end into
a wall outlet.
You're now ready to
turn on your com-
puter. The main pow-
er switch, labeled
Power On/Off, is
located on the side panel. As soon
as you turn it on (provided the
cartridge door is closed and no
cartridge is inserted), the words
ATARICOMPUTER- MEMO PAD
appear on your TV screen. What-
ever you type on the keyboard is
now displayed on the TV screen.
Youmay notice that the colors on
your TV screen change periodically
ifyou don't use your computer for
a few minutes. This is perfectly
normal and is done to protect your
TV set.
Ifyour TV doesn't display the words
ATARICOMPUTER- MEMO PAD
or the words you type, you may
have a problem First, check over
all the previous steps. If you think
your computer needs service, con-
tact the Authorized ATARIService
Center listed in the yellow pages
of the telephone directory Or call
the ATARICustomer Service
Department toll free at 800-538-8547
from anywhere in the continental
U.S.(from California, call
800-672-1430).
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