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

["Sahra" <sahram@tesco.net>]

Hi!
In the UK, the switch is to select a variation of the character set whereby
the only difference is to change the '$' symbol into a '�' symbol. A bit
trivial, but that is it.

"Brian" <bsewart@ihug.com.au> wrote in message
news:9hpskc$jm5$1@bugstomper.ihug.com.au...
> I bought an Apple 2e yesterday with a Duo Disk, monitor and about 100
disks.
> I have a few questions that I did not find in the FAQ..
>
> 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...
>
> 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.
>
> 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?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Brian
>
>