Apple IIe - Troubleshooting Common Issues

30 Apple lie Users Handbook
Table 2-1. Apple lie Troubleshooting Hints
Symptoms of
Problem
Apple lie powers
on, but cursor does
not appear.
Apple lie will not
power on.
Program will not
load from cassette
recorder.
SYNTAX ERROR
message.
Possil:>le Solution
Be sure that the video display is
plugged in and turned on.
Check the display's contrast and
brightness controls.
If the pre-
ceding solutions do not solve
the
problem, disconnect all peri-
pherals from the lie except the
display and run the lle's self tests
(explained later).
Check to be sure that the power
cord is properly connected to
both the lie and to the wall
outlet. Be sure that the wall
outlet is receiving power.
Check the cassette tape to be
sure that it has been rewound.
Also, check the cable connec-
tion between the recorder and
the lie. Check the volume set-
ting on the cassette recorder.
Finally, certain recorders do not
work well with the lie. If you
suspect this to be the problem,
try another recorder.
This is generally due to the incor-
rect entry of an Applesoft or
Integer BASIC command. Be
carefu I not to use lower-case
characters in reserved words.