Self Test Function; Running Self Test; Self Test Summaries - Symbol Series 6800 Product Reference Manual

Self Test Function

Command mode includes a Self Test function which verify that terminal hardware
components are operating properly. Components tested include:
t Real-time clock (RTC)
t Battery power
t Keyboard codes
t Liquid crystal display (LCD) controller
t Read-only memory (ROM), random-access memory (RAM), expanded memory
(EMS), and non-volatile memory (NVM) CRC.
Run self test if you suspect a problem with the hardware. Except for keyboard testing, no
operator input is necessary after selecting a test screen.

Running Self Test

Access the Self Test function from the Command Mode Menu:
1. Boot to Command Mode (refer to
sequences).
2. At the Command Mode Main Menu, use the UpArrow or DownArrow to scroll
through the options.
3. Highlight Self Test and press <Enter>.
Press <CLR> in any self test screen to return to the Self Test screen, or from the Self Test
screen to return to the Command Mode screen.

Self Test Summaries

Self test is divided into five functions or screens:
Config Screen 1. Reports the terminal series, BIOS version, battery status, and current
power source.
Config Screen 2. Reports information on the keyboard and display, including power
wakeup source.
Memory Screen. Reports the amount of installed RAM and EMS, and the test results.
Set RTC Screen. Sets the time and date settings of the real-time clock.
Error Recovery and Troubleshooting
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