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Atari XE User Manual

Atari XE
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TABLE
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INTRODUCTION
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Welcome to the
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Using This
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CHAPTER
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GETIING
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Setting
Up
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XE
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Connecting the
TV Switch Box
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Setting
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XE
Console
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Turning Your System
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Reset
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Plugging
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Setting
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XE
Keyboard . . . .
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Running
BASIC and Missile Command
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from the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Using Game Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Joystick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Light Gun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Expanding the
XE
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Adding a Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Adding a Program Recorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Additional Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CHAPTER
2:
HELPFUL
INFORMATION
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System Diagnostics
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Memory Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Audio-Visual Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Keyboard Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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All Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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In
Case of Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The Picture Doesn't Look Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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No Color
on
Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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No Game Sound
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Caring forYourXEGameSystem .
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Atari XE Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerAtari Corporation
Memory64 KB RAM
Sound Channels4
CPUMOS Technology 6502C
CPU Clock Speed1.79 MHz
GraphicsANTIC and GTIA
Colors256
Display Resolution320x192, 160x192, 80x192
SoundPOKEY
MediaCartridge, Cassette, Floppy Disk
PortsCartridge, SIO, Monitor, Power, Joystick
Operating SystemAtari OS

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