Epson PX-8 Technical Manual page 206

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• After the above preparation, the following menu will appear on the LCD panel.
TEST PROGRAM MENU MODE
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Fig. 5-7 AUTO and MANUAL Mode Selection Menu
5.2.4 Selecting a Test Mode
In response to the menu in Fig. 5-7, key in "1" or "2", respectively, to select the AUTO or MA-
NUAL test mode.
• AUTO Mode
When the AUTO mode is selected ("1" is keyed in), the prompt of Fig. 5-8 should appear. Spe-
cifya number of test cycles to be run by responding with a number from 1 to 99.
RAM, buzzer, RS-232C interface, serial interface, LCD unit, microcassette tape drive, and DIP
switch tests make up one test cycle. When the AUTO mode is selected, this cycle is repeated
according to the number of times specified in response to the prompt.
• MANUAL Mode
Fig. 5-8 Prompt for Number of Test Cycles
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Fig. 5-9 Menu for an Individual Test
Select a test by keying in the number preceding the test. When the test is completed, the dis-
play stops. To repeat the test again, press the spacebar, otherwise, press the RETURN key.
To stop the test after the keyboard check has been selected, key in "Break".
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If any error message appears, refer to section 5.2.6.
5.2.5 Test Run Procedure and Display Information
This section describes the procedure for running the individual tests and display information given
by them.
MEMORY
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V-RAM CHECK
Fig. 5-10 RAM Check Test Information Message
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