Special Functions - Atari Lynx FlashCard User Manual

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Special Functions

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20
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Anniversary Edition:
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[X] demo (f)
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Demo: This is a special bonus feature, added to the Limited Edition 20
anniversary run
only. (PCB V1.3a4) If switched on, a demo will be shown before the uploaded game
begins. The demo can be aborted by pressing A or B on the Lynx.
If the FlashCard is inserted into the Lynx, it is possible to activate and deactivate the demo
as long as the status LED is flashing. The LED color changes from red to green.
After the next start up of the Lynx, the demo mode will be changed.
Note: The demo might cause some games not to run properly. If you encounter a problem,
switch off the demo by entering [f] on HTerm. The menu will now show "[ ] demo (f)".
Board-Variant 1.3d4
"Writing" of FlashCard before 1.40: normally the unused Flash Memory chip is erased in
the background and no delete message will appear. In rare cases, it is possible the Flash
Memory chip will need to be erased before writting.
1.40: 2 Modes for the FlashCard are available.
- Fast Erase Mode: same as versions before 1.40
- Bank Mode: 2 banks with 512K are available.
If bank mode is used, the Flash Memory chip must be erased before writing.
In the menu,"FLASH – Content" will show the contents of both banks. The number shown
in "SYSTEM - Use Bank" will be the active bank.
All FlashCard commands will be performed to the active bank.
It is possible to switch between the banks if the FlashCard is inserted into the Lynx.
As long as the LED is flashing, it is possible to press Anykey to change to the other bank.
The LED color will change after pressing Anykey.
Red means Bank 1
Green means Bank 2
To use the changed bank, the Lynx must be switched off and on again.
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