Sinclair ZX Spectrum Service Manual 
Spectrum For Everyone  https://spectrumforeveryone.com/ 
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3.2 SYSTEM TEST 
The  system  test  for  the  Spectrum  may  be  undertaken  using  the  ZXTP  taped  program  loaded 
conventionally; this  requires that  the  keyboard is  connected. The  test should be carried out  with the 
Spectrum connected to its own power supply. 
The test program exercises all of the Spectrum circuitry with the exception of the SAVE function. To test 
this function a small, possibly one line program should be typed in, SAVED and then VERIFIED as described 
in the instruction manual.