Atari Lynx User manual

Please read
WE'VE MADE YOUR
ATARI LYNX™ EVEN BETTER
There is anote on page 4of the owners
manual which refers to an automatic shut-
off of the lynx after 5minutes of non-use.
we have removed this because automatic
shut-off terminates the game. You would
have lost everything, including levels
reached and scores gained, and you would
have had to start all over again, we didn't
want this to happen. But remember, that
when you do decide to quit, PLEASE TURN
YOUR LYNX OFF by pressing Power.
We also increased battery life Page 8says
that alkaline battteries will last almost 4
hours. The system now extends battery life
to approximately 5hours.
AATARI
Atari, the Atari logo, ano lynx are TMs or ®s of Atari Corporation

Important Information
The Atari Lynx uses and produces radio frequency energy. If not installed and
used according to the instructions in this manual, the equipment may cause
interference with your radio and television reception.
If you experience interference while using the equipment, switch it off. If
interference stops, the equipment is probably at fault. With the equipment
switched on, try to correct the problem using the following measures:
•Adjust the position of the radio or television antenna.
•Reposition the equipment in relation to the radio or television.
•Move the equipment away from the radio or television
•Plug the equipment into adifferent electrical outlet so the equipment and
radio or television are connected to separate branch circuits.
If necessary, consult your Atari dealer or an experienced radio -television
technician for additional suggestions.
Ahelpful resource is the Interference Handbook, prepared by the Federal
Communications Commission and available from the U.S. Government Print-
ing Office, Washington. DC 20402. Stock No. 004-000-00450-7.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the product documen-
tation in this manual. However, because Atari Corporation is constantly improv-
ing and updating its computer hardware and software, it is unable to
guarantee the accuracy of printed material after the date of publication and
disclaims liability for changes, errors, or omissions.
Reproduction of all or any portion of this manual is not allowed without the
written consent of Atari Corporation.
Atan. the Atari logo, Comlynx, and Lynx are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Atari Corporation.
AATARI'
Copyright ©1991, Atari Corporation
Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1302
All rights reserved.

^PORTABLE COLOR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
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INTRODUCTION
congratulations! You are now the proud
owner of the new Atari Lynx portable color
entertainment system. Now you can play
video games anywhere and anytime.
The Lynx is not like other portable entertain-
ment systems, unlike any other portable
system, the Lynx is not limited to afinite
number of objects that can appear on the
screen at one time, and the size of screen
objects is limited only by the borders of the
spacious Lynx screen. Computer artists and
game designers can choose from over 4,096
colors when creating the outstanding
graphics for the Lynx entertainment system.
The Lynx has asystem clock speed of 16 MHz,
making it the fastest video entertainment
system ever.
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Using the Lynx
Take amoment to study the drawing below
and learn the different parts of your Lynx
system. You will find more details about each
system part below the picture.
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Joypad The 8-way joypad controls the game
character's movement, its exact function may
vary from game to game See individual game
manuals for details on how to use the joypad
for specific games.
ON Turns the system on.
Note: To protect your valuable games, always
Insert agame card before turning the system
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on. When changing game cards, turn the Lynx
off. Remove the first game card, insert the
desired game card, and turn the system on
again.
OFF Turns the system off.
Note: Your Lynx has been designed both for
safety and to conserve battery power. When
using batteries, the Lynx system will auto-
matically shut itself off after five minutes of
non-use. On AC adaptor power, the unit's built-
in shut-off mechanism will turn the Lynx off if
not used for approximately one hour.
POWER indicator Light is lit when Lynx is
turned on.
Back Light Control Allows you to switch
screen off and on without switching off the
Lynx.
OPTION 1An optional button used in some
games. Press for autofire missiles, turbo, and
so on.
RESTART Press OPTION 1and PAUSE at the
same time to restart agame. Restarting the
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game usually returns you to the title screen or
options screen.
PAUSE Pauses agame. Press PAUSE again to
resume action.
OPTION 2Another optional button used in
some games to give you even more capabili-
ties and control, option 2may, for example,
allow you to use certain objects or turn the
music on or off.
FLIP Press OPTION 2and PAUSE at the same
time to flip the screen upside down and play
with the joypad on the opposite side. This is
great for lefties.
Abuttons Both Abuttons perform the
same function, use the button which is most
comfortable for you. see individual game
manuals for the specific function of the
buttons.
Bbuttons Both Bbuttons perform the
same function. Use the button which is most
comfortable for you. See the manual that
came with your game card for details on how
to use these buttons.
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BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the screen from dark to
light Adjust the brightness for your viewing
angle
Note: Looking at the screen from adifferent
angle than the one to which it was adjusted
may cause the screen to appear dim.
volume Adjusts the sound level of agame
headphones use with most standard port-
able headphones. Plugging in headphones
automatically disables the Lynx speaker.
COMLYNX™ use with one or more comlynx
cables to connect other Lynx systems for
multiplayer games. (Sold separately)
power connect the Lynx and an Atari power
adaptor to awall socket to save batteries.
(Sold separately)
inserting aCame Card
The following drawing shows the bottom of
the Lynx. Look at it carefully to see how to
insert agame card.
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