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Date: July 19, 1991 09:14
From: KIM::LOGG
To: MARGOLIN
Jed; Is there a way an operator can abort (turn off self test) the hardware self test? Once it starts there appears no way to stop it unless the power or reset is toggled. Are you planning to change self test to use the REAL HELI FLIGHT instead of the coin switches?
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Date: July 19, 1991 14:19
From: KIM::MARGOLIN
To: LOGG
CC: MARGOLIN
You can leave Self-Test at almost any time by moving the Self-Test switch back to the Game position. There are exceptions such as during the VRAM tests. If you switch back to the Game during the ROM and RAM tests it takes effect almost immediately. If you wait until the VRAM test starts you are stuck until the VRAM test ends. Thereafter, I check the Self-Test switch between major tests. You can enter the Menu, bypassing the Automatic part of Self-Test, by pressing the Zoom buttom anytime during the initial ROM and RAM tests. (You may have to hold the button down for a few seconds in order for the switch to be recognized.) Once you are in the Menu, you can leave Self-Test at any time by moving the Self-Test switch back to the Game position. (If you discover Menus that you cannot leave, let me know.) The switches used during Self-Test are: Thumb Switch Trigger Switch Zoom Button If you would like me to change to the Coin Switches, I will, although it will make it extremely awkward to use. Jed
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Date: July 19, 1991 15:52
From: KIM::LOGG
To: KIM::MARGOLIN
I stand corrected. I tried switching self test during the GSP test and I did not see any effect for awhile, so I assumed it would wait until all tests were done. My mistake. I realize now that the coin switches are used by us in our portion of self test, so I will ask Ed Rotberg to change to use the Real Flight button.
Jul 19, 1991