Essential keyboard shortcuts

Note: C= means the keyboard key with the Commodore logo on it.

• Hit C= + RESTORE will open the Ultimate menu without having to use the switch on the side. Hitting C= + RESTORE again will close the menu.

From here, it is assumed that you will already have opened the Ultimate menu.

• Hit F1, select 'power and reset' → 'Power OFF' to shut down the C64 with the keyboard instead of holding down the power button for 4 seconds.
• Hit C= + J to quickly swap joystick ports around (port 1 ⇔ port 2) without unplugging your joystick.
• Did you change your screen mode to a mode that your monitor can't handle? Turn off your device and hold C= + N to start in NTSC mode, or C= + P to start in PAL mode.
• You can navigate the Ultimate menu by using the WASD keys, but a joystick works too!
• To get past the display bug in selecting an Authentication Method within the WiFi Network Setup, you will need to change the Color Scheme to “Commodore 1” within the User Interface section.

• Load first program on tape: Shift + RUN/STOP
• Soft reset without clearing the memory: RUN/STOP + RESTORE

To change input device, C= + I will open the input device selector. Use cursor keys to choose.