Atari 65XE, Owner'S Manual

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USER-WRITTEN SOFTWARE
Once you learn a programming language, you can write your own pro-
grams. The ATARI 65XE comes with the ATARI BASIC programming
language already built into the computer. The tutorial in Part 2 of this
manual teaches you how to use this language to write BASIC pro-
grams. However, you can write programs with other computer
languages, such as ATARI Logo, by inserting a cartridge containing
the programming language of your choice.
SAVING YOUR WORK
If you write your own programs, you will probably want to store them
so that you can use them again. And if you use your computer for
word processing, you will probably want to save that work, too. Just
turning off the computer will automatically erase your work, but con-
necting a disk drive or a program recorder to your computer enables
you to store and retrieve your work later. The disk drive saves informa-
tion on magnetic diskettes, and the program recorder uses ordinary
blank audiocassettes. The instructions that come with the disk drive
and the program recorder will tell you how to use these devices. (For
more information, see Expanding Your System.)
LOADING SOFTWARE CARTRIDGES
Loading ready-to-use commercial software cartridges into the ATARI
65XE is a simple operation. Software that comes in a cartridge is in-
serted into the Cartridge slot at the back of the computer console.
First make sure that the computer is turned off. Inserting or removing
a cartridge while the computer is on can damage the computer and
the cartridge. Hold the cartridge with the label facing upward. Insert
the cartridge securely into the slot. Then turn the computer on. If you
have just been using another cartridge, wait several seconds between
the time you insert the new cartridge and the time you turn the computer
back on.
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