Re: switch under k/b of IIe, and other mysteries

[Linards Ticmanis <ticmanis@coli.uni-sb.de>]

Brian wrote:

> 1) What is the switch underneath the apple 2e is for? I tried it in both
> positions at various stages of running and it doesnt seem to do anything...

It's used with European models of the //e to switch between the
American and the national character set and font. 

> 
> 2) Is there anywhere to download any manuals for the Apple 2e, or software
> manuals/books?
> 
> 3) I figure the reset button should reset the computer to save swithching it
> on & off at the back when swapping disks.  It does not seem to do anything
> when pressed, although the Control+Apple+Apple+reset DOES perform the system
> test as documented in the FAQ.

Press Control-Reset. Reset alone does nothing.
 
> 4) How do I connect my Pentium to the Apple 2e for file transfers? What are
> the pinouts for a null modem cable, and how do I connect it up?

If you have a Super Serial card in your Apple, you can use a Serial
extension cable with a plug on one end (for the Apple) and a Socket on
the other end (for the PC). Check your PC to see if you will need a
9-pin or a 25-pin Socket. Then set the jumper block on the Serial Card
to "Terminal". Do a web search for ADT122 to find a transfer program.

If you don't have a Serial Card, search the web for AP2222PC. This
program allows connecting a PC parallel printer port to the Apple
Gameport. You'll need to solder your own cable in this case.

> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Brian

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