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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
instru
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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