Atari XE User Manual

If you li ke , you can connect the keyboard and console to form
one unit.
The back of the keyboard has wide hooks, and the front
of the
console has corresponding slots. Tip the keyboard and
engage the hooks into the
slots under the front edge of the
console.
Running BASIC and Missile Command
from the Keyboard
Once you ' ve connected a keyboard, you can use either of the
XE 's two built-in programs, ATARI BASIC and Missile Command.
To run BASIC , simply turn on your console . With the keyboard
connected, the
XE loads BASIC instead of Missile Command
and
displays it on screen:
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Note: For complete information on using your keyboard and
ATARI BASIC , see the XE Keyboard Owner's Manual supplied
with your XE keyboard.
To load Missile Command, hold down the [Select] key when
you turn on the console. The Missile Command title screen
will appear.
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Atari XE Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Atari Corporation
Memory	64 KB RAM
Sound Channels	4
CPU	MOS Technology 6502C
CPU Clock Speed	1.79 MHz
Graphics	ANTIC and GTIA
Colors	256
Display Resolution	320x192, 160x192, 80x192
Sound	POKEY
Media	Cartridge, Cassette, Floppy Disk
Ports	Cartridge, SIO, Monitor, Power, Joystick
Operating System	Atari OS