Current Events; Remember The Maintenance - Tandy Color Computer 3 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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