Atari 65XE User Manual

Locks the computer into the up-
percase mode for alphabet
characters. You will still need to
press to enter the upper-
case mode on the numeric and
symbol keys.
Tells the computer that you are
done typing or editing a pro-
gram line. Returns the cursor
to the left margin.
Turns the Inverse Video mode
on and off. On ATARI® 400™
and ATARI® 800™ models, this
key was referred to as the
ATARI logo key
Shifts the computer between up-
percase and lowercase character
modes in ATARI BASIC and other
programs. Sometimes used in
conjunction with the key to
change modes. In ATARI BASIC,
exits from the Control Lock
(graphics character) mode.
Locks the computer into the Con-
trol mode. Used when entering a
series of commands that require
pressing the key, such as
creating graphics characters in
ATARI BASIC.
Most keys on the 65XE will automatically repeat when they are held
down for more than half a second.
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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