Tandy Color Computer 3 User Manual

Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Current Events
Computers
are
sensitive to fluctuations
in
the power supply
at
the
wall socket.
This is
rarely
a
problem unless you
are
operating in the
vicinity
of
heavy
electrical machinery. The
power
source can
also
be
unstable
if
some
appliance
or
office
machine
in the vicinity
has
a
defective switch
that
arcs
when turned on or
off.
Your Color
Computer 3 is equipped
with
a
specially
designed, built-
in
AC
line filter.
It should
eliminate the effects of
ordinary
power-line
fluctuations.
However, if the
fluctuations are severe,
you
might
need to
take some
or all of the following steps:
•
Install
bypass
or isolation devices in
the
problem-causing
devices
•
Repair
or replace
any defective (arcing)
switches on
lights
or
appliances
•
Install a separate
power-line for the
computer
•
Install a
special line filter
designed
for
computers and
other
sensitive
electronic equipment
Power-line
problems are rare,
and
many
times
you can
prevent
them
by
choosing
a
proper
installation
location.
The
more complex the
system and
the more serious the application, the more consideration
you
should give to
providing
an ideal power
source
for
your
computer.
Remember the Maintenance
Your computer requires little maintenance.
It's a
good
idea to keep
it
clean and free of dust build-up.
This
is especially important for the
keyboard. Tandy
sells a
custom-designed Color Computer dust cover
you
might find helpful.
If
you need to
clean the computer case, use
a
damp,
lint-free cloth.
The
accessory
devices (cassette recorder, line
printer,
and so on)
might require more maintenance. Check
the
owner's
manual for
each accessory
in
your system.
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Tandy Color Computer 3 Specifications

General

Brand	Tandy
Model	Color Computer 3
Category	Desktop
Language	English