Plugging
In
a Cartridge
Many game and applications programs for the
XE
system are
contained
on
cartridges.
To
plug
in
a cartridge , first make sure
the
XE
console
is
turned off. Hold the cartridge slotted-end
down with its label towards you and firmly push it into the
cartridge port
on
the top of the console.
When you turn
on
your system now the cartridge program
will load instantly.
To
change cartridges, turn off your system .
Remove the first cartridge and
plug
in
the new one before
turning
on
your system again.
Warning: Never remove or insert cartridges while the
XE
is
turned
on
. Doing so can damage both the
XE
and the cartridge.
Setting
Up
the
XE
Keyboard
With a keyboard connected· to your system you can use the
XE's
built-in programming language
ATARI
BASIC
as
well
as
play the games that use keyboard control. First make sure
the
XE
console
is
turned off, then plug the
XE
keyboard cable
into the keyboard port
on
the left side of the console .
XE
Keyboard
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