CHAPTER
2
HELPFUL
INFORMATION
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System Diagnostics
When you switch
on
your
XE
game system, it takes a few
seconds for the first screen display to appear. During that time,
the
XE
is automatically testing itself for operating problems.
Note: If the
XE
's circuits fail the test, the message
"Memory
Test" appears
on
screen. This means your
XE
needs servic-
ing from
an
authorized Atari service center.
You
can
run
a version of these system diagnostics yourself to
make sure your system
is
working properly, or whenever you
suspect problems with system memory, sound, graphics, or
the keyboard. Before taking your system
in
for servicing , you
may want to
run
these tests and report the results to your
service representative.
To
conduct the system diagnostics, follow these steps:
1.
Switch off all system components except the video
display.
2.
Hold down [Option] and press [Power] to turn
on
the
console.
3.
The Self Test menu appears, listing the MEMORY, AUDIO-
VISUAL,
KEYBOARD , and ALL
TESTS
options.
SELF
TEST
MEMORY
~UDIO-VI5U~L
KEVBO~RD
~LL
TE5T5
Note:
You
can display the Self Test menu from a BASIC
screen by typing
BYE
at the ready prompt and pressing
[Return] . Make sure all peripherals except the video display
are switched off before starting a test.
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