Atari 400 User Manual

Installation and Operation of Atari Computers 21
Once the TV switch box has been connected , plug the AC power
adapter into anyordinary 115V household outlet. Plug the end of
the AC power adapter into the power jack on the side of the
Atari console. Then, follow the power-on procedures as
described later in this chapter.
Installing The Atari 400
The installation procedures for the Atari 400 are virtually
identical to those for the Atari 800. Follow the steps just outlined
for Atari 800 installation if you are installing an Atari 400 .
Installing
The Atari 410 Program Recorder
The Atari
410 Program Recorder is packaged with a power card
and a
peripheral data card, which is permanently attached to the
recorder.
Use
caution when using the Atari 410. Do not use the Atari 410
outdoors. Also, do not allow liquids to be spilled on the Atari 410,
or allow it to be dropped in water.
The first step in installing
the Atari 410 is to plug the data card
(which
is permanently attached to the 410) to the peripheral jack
on the side of the Atari's console. Next, plug the recorder's
power card into the AC jack on the side of the recorder , and plug
it into a household outlet.
Installing The Atari 810 Disk Drive
The Atari
810 will include the following :
810 Disk Drive
Data Cord (round card with
identical end plugs)
AC Power Adapter
Owner's Manual
DOS Diskette

Atari 400 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Atari
Model	400
Type	Home Computer
Release Year	1979
CPU	MOS Technology 6502
CPU Speed	1.79 MHz
ROM	10 KB
Operating System	Atari OS
Keyboard	Membrane keyboard
RAM	8 KB (expandable to 48 KB)
Graphics	ANTIC and GTIA chips
Sound	4 channels
Display	RF output for connection to TV
Storage	Optional cassette tape drive or floppy disk drive
Ports	Cartridge
Display Resolution	320x192 (16 colors)