5.
With the power switch
on
the computer
in
the off position, insert the
round
plug of the
AC
adapter into the Power jack
on
your computer.
Plug
the other end into
an
electrical outlet.
6. Turn
on
your television and select channel 2 or
3,
whichever
is
weaker
in
your area. Set the Channel switch
on
the back of your com-
puter to the same
channel. Turn
on
the power switch of your com-
puter.
In
a few seconds you will see the word READY.
REtlDV
•
The
Ready prompt tells
you
that
ATARI
BASIC
is
ready for your instruc-
tions and that your computer
is
hooked
up
properly. If the Ready prompt
does not show
up
on
your screen, try adjust
ing
your television picture
controls. (For more information, see Appendix
E:
Troubleshooting.)
When you
leave your computer
on
for more than nine minutes without
using the keyboard, the computer
will start changing colors to protect
the
television from
"co
lor burn." Whenever
you
turn your computer
off, wait a moment before turning it
on
again.
CARING FOR YOUR ATARI 130XE
• Wipe off dust with a moist, lint-free cloth.
•
Do
not use household solvents or cleansers
on
the computer.
• Keep liquids away from the work area.
• Avoid smoking near the computer.
• Don 't move the computer more than
is
necessary.
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