Atari 400 Vintage Home Computer Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Atari 400 Vintage Home Computer. We have 20 Atari 400 Vintage Home Computer manuals available for free PDF download: Technical Reference Manual, Users Handbooks, User Manual, Field Service Manual, Service Manual, Basic Reference Manual, Hardware Manual, Installation Instructions Manual, Owner's Manual, Quick Start Manual

Atari 400 Technical Reference Manual

Atari 400 Technical Reference Manual (537 pages)

Home Computer System

Brand: Atari | Category: Desktop | Size: 20 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
418
Introduction
420
Description of Hardware
422
ANTIC and CTIA
422
Pokey
444
Serial Port
446
Interrupt System
449
Controllers
451
III. Hardware Registers
454
Pal
454
Interrupt Control
454
Tv Line Control
456
Graphics Control
457
Players and Missiles
462
I I I
462
I I I
463
KEYBOARD and SPEAKER
468
Serial Port
470
Controller Ports
472
Sample Display Program
478
Hardware Register Lists
490
Address Order
490
Alphabetical Order
494
Figures
496
Memory Map
496
Schematic S
518
Appendix A: Use of Player/Missile Graphics
522
With Basic
523
Appendix B: Mixing Graphics Modes
526
Appendix C: Pinouts
537

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Atari 400 Users Handbooks

Atari 400 Users Handbooks (326 pages)

Brand: Atari | Category: Desktop | Size: 64 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

5
- Introduction to the Atari Computers and Peripherals
  9
- Atari 400 and 800 Atari 400 Specifications
  9
- Programs
  19
- Atari 400
  26
- Printer
  26
- Installing the Atari
  26
- Atari 800
  27
- Interface Module
  29
- Printer
  31
- Option Key
  33
- Select Key
  33
- Back S Key 35. Clear
  37
- Tab Key 35. ESC
  37
- Introduction to
  45
- Statement
  49
- Arrays
  51
- Compound Expressions
  54
- Arithmetic Operations
  55
- Operators
  55
- Basic 53
  55
  - Assignment Statements
    61
- Statements
  61
  - Subroutines
    61
- Loops
  61
- On Gosub
  74
- System Reset Key
  74
- Atari ASCII
  77
- Peek
  77
  - String Handling
    78
  - Substrings
    78
  - Chr$ & Asc
    80
- Escape Sequences in Strings
  81
  - Poke
    85
  - The Carriage Return in
    86
  - 100 Print
    87
- Atari
  102
Table of Contents

113
- Program
  127
- Atari
  134
Table of Contents

153
- Atari BASIC Reference Guide
  155
- Color
  159
- Graphics
  159
- Plot
  159
  - Position
    162
  - Print End
    164
  - Ptrig
    168
  - GRAPHICS Statement
    169
  - And
    170
  - Restore
    173
  - Run C
    175
  - Diskettes
    210
    
    E Ction
    214
  - Disk Files
    215
  - Dos Dos
    220
  - Unlock File
    221
  - Disk Directory
    222
  - Run Cartridge
    224
  - Copy FILE
    225
  - Delete File(S)
    229
  - Rename File
    231
  - Lock File
    232
  - Unlock File
    233
  - Atari
    242

Atari 400 Field Service Manual

Atari 400 Field Service Manual (207 pages)

Brand: Atari | Category: Desktop | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Console
9
User Interface
10
- Motherboard
  11
- Central Processing Unit
  11
- Power Supply
  11
- ROM Personality PCB
  13
- Ram Pcb
  13
- Keyboard
  14
- Power Supply
  14
- Program Cartridge
  14
Electronic Discussion
15
- Central Processing Unit
  15
- CPU 6502 Integrated Circuit
  15
MPU Pin
16
- Color Television Interface
  18
  - Adaptor
    18
- I/O Decoder
  18
- Composite Video
  18
  - Console
    18
- Motherboard Console
  19
- Pot Keyboard Integrated
  19
- Peripheral Interface Adaptor
  19
- Memory Map Decoder
  19
PIA Pin Assignments
20
- I/O Decoder
  21
- Bi-Directional Data Buffer L-U
  22
I/O Decoder Select Line
22
- ROM Personality
  23
  - Board
    23
- Power Supply
  24
- ROM Cartridge
  25
- Accessories
  25
  - AC Power Adaptor
    25
  - TV Switch Box
    25
  - BASIC Program Cartridge
    25
- CPU Board
  31
- Game Cartridge
  34
- And Schematics
  36
WO Motherboard
40
CPU Board
51
CPU Board Schematic
52
- RAM Boards
  54
- RAM Boards
  56
Troubleshooting and Testing
57
- Overview
  57
- Tests
  57
  - Equipment Needed
    57
  - Testing with and Without
    58
    
    The SALT
    58
    
    Cartridge
    58
Overview of Tests
58
- Power-Up Test
  58
- Keyboard Test
  58
- RAM and ROM Test
  58
Special Graphics Test
59
SALT Header
60
- SALT N Menu
  61
- Color Bar Test
  62
- Any Video Test
  63
Any Video Test Screen
63
- Gray Bar Test 3-S
  64
Gray Bar Test Screen
64
- Keyboard Test
  65
- Switch Test
  65
- Tone Test
  65
- Display Options
  66
- Port Test
  66
Port Test Screen
66
- Verify
  67
  - ROM Test
    67
  - RAM Test
    67
    
    RAM Boards
    67
RAM TEST Screen
69
- M Test
  71
- Power
  71
- Defective
  71
  - Star Raider Test
    72
  - Shake Test
    72
Description of the Other Functions
73
- Production Test
  73
- Examine
  73
- Adjust
  73
Summary 3"1
73
ATARI *00 Home Computer Console - Disassembly
74
- Keyboard and Power Supply Access
  74
- Keyboard Removal
  76
- Power Supply Removal
  77
- Ram ^6
  80
ATARI 800 Home Computer Console
81
- Access to RAM Boards and
  81
  - ROM Board
    81
- ATARI Home
  81
- Access to Power Supply and ^9
  82
- Remove Top Cover
  82
  - 800 Console, Cartridge
    82
- Remove the PCB Module ^-10
  83
- Remove the Power Supply
  84
- Access to CPU Printed Circuit Board
  85
  - Power Supply
    85
- Access to Motherboard ^-13
  86
  - Board Removal
    86
- Keyboard Removal
  87
- ATARI wo Home Computer Console
  88
- ATARI 800 Home Computer Console
  90
  - Motherboard Installation
    90
  - CPU PCB Installation
    91
  - Power Supply Installation *-L
    91
  - Ram Rom
    93
  - Cartridge Door Assembly
    93
- Pcb ^20
  93
  - Tools Required
    93
- Visual Inspection
  94
Salt
105
- Atari Atari
  124
Clock Circuit
130
Keyboard Connection Chart
132
Ram
133
- Symptom Checklist
  135
- Flowcharts
  137
Clock Circuit
172
Keyboard Connection Chart
174
Game Controllers
177
- Equipment Needed
  179
- Procedure
  179
Joystick Schematic
179
- Game Paddle
  180
- Game Paddle Controller Check
  181
  - Equipment Needed
    181
  - Procedure
    181
Game Paddle Schematic
181
Parts List
183
- Atari *00
  185
  - Computer Computer
    189
  - Power Supply
    191
Service Bulletins
195
- Power Supply
  204

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Atari 400 Users Handbooks

Atari 400 Users Handbooks (347 pages)

XE Series

Brand: Atari | Category: Desktop | Size: 22 MB

Atari 400 User Manual

Atari 400 User Manual (244 pages)

Brand: Atari | Category: Desktop | Size: 51 MB

Table of Contents

Atari 400 Basic Reference Manual

Atari 400 Basic Reference Manual (122 pages)

vintage computer

Brand: Atari | Category: Desktop | Size: 4 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
4
Preface
8
1 General Information

10
- Special Notations Used in this Manual
  11
- Abbreviations Used in this Manual
  12
- Operating Modes
  13
- Arithmetic Operators
  14
- Operator Precedence
  15
- Built-In Functions
  16
- Graphics
  16
- Sound and Games
  16
- Wraparound and Keyboard Rollover
  16
- Error Messages
  16
2 Commands

17
- Bye
  17
- Cont
  17
- End
  17
- Let
  18
- List
  18
- New
  18
- Rem
  18
- Run
  19
- Stop
  19
3 Edit Features

21
- Screen Editing
  21
- Double-Key Functions
  22
- Cursor Control Keys
  22
- Special Function Keys
  22
4 Program Statements 15

23
- Gosubireturn
  24
- Goto
  25
- If/Then
  26
- On/Gosub
  28
- On!Goto
  28
- Pop
  28
- Restore
  29
- Trap
  30
5 Input/Output Commands

31
- Input/Output Devices
  31
- Open/Close
  31
- Put/Get
  31
- Cload
  32
- Csave
  32
- Dos
  33
- Enter
  33
- Input
  33
- Load
  34
- Lprint
  34
- Note
  34
- Point
  36
- Print
  36
- Read/Data
  36
- Save
  37
- Status
  37
- Xio
  38
- Chaining Programs
  38
6 Function Library

41
- Arithmetic Functions
  41
  - Abs
    41
  - Clog
    41
  - Exp
    41
  - Int
    41
  - Log
    42
  - Rnd
    42
  - Sgn
    42
  - Sqr
    42
- Trigonometric Functions
  42
  - Atn
    42
  - Deg/Rad
    43
- Special Purpose Functions
  43
  - Adr
    43
  - Fre
    43
  - Peek
    43
  - Poke
    43
  - Usr
    44
7 Strings

45
- Asc
  45
- Chr
  45
- Len
  46
- Str
  46
- Val
  46
- String Manipulations
  47
- DIM
  49
- Arrays and Matrices
  50
- Clr
  51
- Graphics Modes and Commands
  53
- Graphics
  53
- Graphics Modes
  53
  - Modeo
    54
  - Modes 1 and 2
    54
  - Mod es 3, 5, an D
    55
  - Modes 4 and 6
    55
  - Mode8
    55
- Color
  56
- 100 Dra Wto
  56
- Locate
  56
- 40 Plot
  57
- Position
  57
- Put/Get
  57
- Setcolor
  58
- XIO (Special Fill Application)
  62
- A Ssigning Colors to Text Modes
  62
- Graphics Contr Ol Characters
  64
10 Sound and Game Controllers

65
- Sound
  65
- Paddle
  67
- Ptrig
  67
- Stick
  67
- Strig
  68
11 Advanced Programming Techniques

69
- Memory Conservation
  69
- Programming in Machine Language
  71
Appendix A

81
Appendix Berror Messages

81
Appendix Catascii Character Set

84
Appendix D Atari

90
- Memory Map
  90
- Contents
  90
Appendix Ederived Functions

92
- Control Characters
  93
Appendix F Appendix G Glossary

94
Appendix H User Programs

116
Appendix Imemory Locations

116
- Index
  119

Atari 400 Service Manual

Atari 400 Service Manual (129 pages)

Brand: Atari | Category: Desktop | Size: 5 MB

Table of Contents

Atari 400 Hardware Manual

Atari 400 Hardware Manual (113 pages)

PERSONAL COMPUTER SYSTEM

Brand: Atari | Category: Desktop | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Introduction
4
Description of Hardware
6
- ANTIC and CTIA
  6
- Pokey
  28
- Serial Port
  30
- Interrupt System
  33
- Controllers
  35
III. Hardware Registers
38
- Pal
  38
- Interrupt Control
  38
- Tv Line Control
  40
- Graphics Control
  41
- Players and Missiles
  46
- Audio
  49
- III.15
  52
- KEYBOARD and SPEAKER
  52
- Serial Port
  54
- Controller Ports
  56
Sample Display Program
62
- Hardware Register Lists
  82
  - Address Order
    82
  - Alphabetical Order
    85
  - Figures
    87

Atari 400 Hardware Manual

Atari 400 Hardware Manual (118 pages)

Brand: Atari | Category: Computer Hardware | Size: 4 MB

Atari 400 User Manual

Atari 400 User Manual (84 pages)

Brand: Atari | Category: Desktop | Size: 45 MB

Table of Contents

Atari 400 Installation Instructions Manual

Atari 400 Installation Instructions Manual (16 pages)

32K RAM BOARD

Brand: Atari | Category: Desktop | Size: 0 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Installation Instructions for the Atari 800 Computer
4
Installation Instructions for the Atari 400 Computer
6
Atari 400 General Precautions
7
- Metal Screws
  7
- Keyboard
  7
- Power Board Connector
  8
- RAM Board
  8
Atari 400 Disassembly Instructions
9
Atari 400 Illustrations
11
Verification of Operation
12
Guarantee
13
Warranty
13
Notes
14

Atari 400 Owner's Manual

Atari 400 Owner's Manual (13 pages)

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Brand: Atari | Category: Desktop | Size: 15 MB

Atari 400 Installation Instructions Manual

Atari 400 Installation Instructions Manual (12 pages)

HOME COMPUTER 48K RAM EXPANSION KIT

Brand: Atari | Category: Desktop | Size: 1 MB

Atari 400 Owner's Manual

Atari 400 Owner's Manual (12 pages)

Brand: Atari | Category: Desktop | Size: 0 MB

Atari 400 Owner's Manual

Atari 400 Owner's Manual (11 pages)

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Brand: Atari | Category: Desktop | Size: 12 MB

Atari 400 Owner's Manual

Atari 400 Owner's Manual (12 pages)

Brand: Atari | Category: Desktop | Size: 3 MB

ATARI 400 Installation Instructions Manual

ATARI 400 Installation Instructions Manual (12 pages)

Brand: ATARI | Category: Desktop | Size: 1 MB

Atari 400 Installation Instructions Manual

Atari 400 Installation Instructions Manual (6 pages)

48/52 KB RAM Card

Brand: Atari | Category: PCI Card | Size: 1 MB

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Atari 400 Owner's Manual

Atari 400 Owner's Manual (9 pages)

THE BASIC COMPUTER

Brand: Atari | Category: Desktop | Size: 9 MB

Atari 400 Quick Start Manual

Atari 400 Quick Start Manual (4 pages)

COMPUTER PROGRAM CASSETTE HANGMAN

Brand: Atari | Category: Game Console | Size: 0 MB

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