Adding a Program Recorder
Connecting
an
Atari program recorder to the
XE
lets you use
programs
supplied
on
cassette tapes.
To
run
a cassette pro-
gram that does not require
BASIC, follow these steps:
1.
Connect a program recorder to your
XE
system by plugging
its cable into the
SIO
port
on
the back of the console.
(Also
connect the
XE
keyboard to your system if your pro-
gram uses a keyboard.)
2. With all system components turned off, insert the program
cassette into the program recorder.
3.
Turn
on
your video display and any other peripherals.
4.
Hold down [Start], then press [Power] to turn
on
your
console.
5.
After you hear a beep, press the [Play) key
on
the recorder,
then press
[Start]
on
the
XE
console.
The program will load and begin
ru
nning .
Note: For inst
ru
ctions
on
running cassette programs that
must
be
loaded from
BASIC
, see the XE Keyboard Owner's
Manual supplied with your
XE
keyboard.
Additional Devices
You
can connect a number of serial devices (disk drive, printer,
modem , and so on) to your
XE
system at the same time. The
first
peripheral
is
connected to the system,
and
the additional
peripherals
are connected to it
in
a chain (this
is
called chain-
ing). Refe r to the
manuals that accompany the devices, or con-
tact your authorized Atari
dealer for more information .
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