Atari 65XE

ATARI 65XE
PERSONAL COMPUTER
OWNER'S MANUAL
TM

Atari 65XE Specifications

General

CPU	MOS Technology 6502C
CPU Speed	1.79 MHz (NTSC) / 1.77 MHz (PAL)
RAM	64 KB
ROM	16 KB
Release Year	1985
Graphics	ANTIC and GTIA
Display Resolution	320x192
Sound	POKEY sound chip, 4 channels
Operating System	Atari BASIC
Ports	Joystick, Cartridge
Storage	External 5.25" floppy disk drive

Summary

Part 1: GETTING STARTED

Hooking It Up

Instructions for connecting the computer to a TV or monitor.

Exploring ATARI BASIC

Part 2: PROGRAMMING WITH ATARI BASIC

Editing with the ATARI 65 XE Keyboard

Writing a Simple BASIC Program:

Using Random Numbers and Mathematical Functions:

Making Decisions and Solving Problems:

Using IF-THEN and FOR-NEXT for conditional logic and loops.

Producing Sound and Graphics:

How to create sound effects and music using the SOUND command.

Part 3: APPENDICES

B. BASIC Reserved Words

A comprehensive list and summary of ATARI BASIC commands.

C.ATASCII Character Set

D. Error Messages

List of error codes, their meanings, and potential causes.

E.Troubleshooting

Solutions to common problems encountered with the computer.

G.ATARI 65 XE Specifications