GE HEALTHCARE
DIRECTION FQ091013, REVISION 1    VIVID I N AND VIVID Q N SERVICE MANUAL
4-20 Section 4-3 - Functional Checks
4-3-1-3 External Keyboard Test
NOTE: The External Keyboard test also includes testing of the following components: TGC Sliders, Rotary, 
Keyboard backlight, Button backlight, and Active Button.
Table 4-7    External Keyboard Test  - Recommended
Step Task Expected Result(s)
1
Power-up the System in Normal Scanning Mode
2
Press <Alt> F2 to start the diagnostic package.
3
Highlight the Keyboard Test and press <Start> The keyboard Test window opens
4
Trackball to Connect and press Set.
5
Press all extended KB keys one-by-one.
Press the Clear soft button to clear the Event window.
The extended KB keys activate properly. Every hit on a 
key is followed by two rows (Depress/Release).
6
Perform the TGC Slider Test, as follows:
d.)Move all TGC sliders to the left position
The position value is 0 (+2) for all TGC Sliders
e.)Move all TGC sliders to the right position The position value is 63(-2) for all TGC Sliders 
f.) Move all TGC sliders to the central position The position value is 31(±2) for all TGC Sliders
7 Perform the ROTARY TEST, as follows:
Rotate the rotary (in both directions) and press the 
button at the center of the rotary.
The rotary is activated properly; pressing on the button 
will display a row of data for pressing and another row of 
data for releasing (Depress/Release).
8 Perform the ALPHANUMERIC KEYBOARD BACKLIGHT 
TEST, as follows:
a.)Change the combo box near the Front Panel button 
to Reset to power up conditions and press the 
Front Panel button
b.)Change the combo box near Front Panel button to 
Enable transmission and press the Front Panel 
button.
c.)Set the Keyboard Backlight to 255  All Alphanumeric Backlight LEDs are seen with same 
intensity acceptable for the maximum level. 
9 Perform the BUTTON BACKLIGHT TEST, as follows:
a.)Change the combo box near the Front Panel button 
to Reset to power up conditions and press the 
Front Panel button
b.)Change the combo box near Front Panel button to 
Enable transmission and press the Front Panel 
button.
c.) At the Indicators frame set Indicator – ID to the All 
position. Select ON and Backlights.
d.)Press the Test
 Software button All Backlight LEDs except the TGC sliders and the 
Rotary are seen with same intensity acceptable for the 
maximum level.