Commodore 16 User Manual page 7

2: Plugging In The TV Cable
• Plug one end of the TV cable (only one will fit) into the serial socket
on your TV
• Pug the other end of the cable Into the RE jack on the back of your
computer
Connecting Your Commodore 16 To A Monitor
If you're connecting your computer to a monitor Instead of a TV, follow
the instructions in the manual that is included with the monitor. Hooking
up a monitor like the Commodore 1702 Colour Monitor is simple. You
need to connect only one cable which goes directly from your monitor
to the VIDEO socket on the back of your computer.
Finally . . .
Now ifs time to turn on your computer (If you've been paying attention,
you should know where the POWER switch is by now.)
If all went well, the red POWER light goes on, and this message
appears on your screen
COMMODORE BASIC V3.5 12277 BYTES FREE
READY.
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The flashing cursor under the READY message tells you mat your
Commodore
16
is waiting for you to start typing. The background
colour is white, while the letters are printed in black, with a light purple
border around me screen.
If all didn't go well. the Troubleshooting Chart should come in handy.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
Symptom Cause
Indicator light not Computer not turned
'ON'
ON
Power cable not
plugged in
Power supply not
plugged in
Bad fuse in computer
Remedy
Make sure power switch is
in ON position
Check power socket for
loose or disconnected
power cable
Check connection with wall
outlet
Take system to authorised
dealer for replacement of
fuse
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