Function Keys; Start; Select; Reset - Atari XE Owner's Manual

Function
Keys
The top of your XE console has four colored function keys
which are used to start and operate games and programs. The
following sections give general information about each key.
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[Start) Key [Option] Key
[Select) Key
Note: Key functions may change from one program to another.
The manual supplied with each program will give the best
information on how a function key operates within that program .
Start
Pressing the [Start] key generally starts the operation of a
game or program .
Select
Pressing the [Select] key generally selects a particular part of
a program or game for operation . For example , when conduct-
ing the XE 's diagnostic tests (described later in this chapter),
you use [Select] to choose which test to run . [Select] may also
be used to select a game variation . For example, in Missile
Command you use [Select] to select the number of players.
Option
Pressing the [Option] key generally selects a program option .
For example , in Missi le Command you use the [Option] key to
turn the BONUS game option on and off.
Reset
Pressing the [Reset] key generally stops a program in progress
and returns you to the program 's opening screen . This function
is similar to turning the XE system off and on , except that the
program you ' re using remains on screen .
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