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The following subsections describe the subtests of the Text Mode Character Test in the order in which they appear.

Character Attributes Subtest (80 x 25)

The 80-column x 25-line character attributes subtest dis- plays four lines of text that demonstrate normal-intensity video, reverse video, intensified video, and blinking video.

Character Set Subtest (80 x 25)

The 80-column x 25-line character set subtest displays all 256 characters in the American Standard Code for Infor- mation Interchange (ASCII) character set in 80-column by 25-line text mode. Figure B-1 shows part of the char- acter set subtest screen.

Figure B-1. 80-Column x 25-Line Character Set Subtest Screen

Character Attributes Subtest (40 x 25)

The 40-column x 25-line character attributes subtest displays four lines of text, in 40-column by 25-line (double-wide) text mode, that demonstrate normal- intensity video, reverse video, intensified video, and blinking video.

Character Set Subtest (40 x 25)

The 40-column x 25-line character set subtest displays all 256 characters in the ASCII character set in 40-column by 25-line (double-wide) text mode. Figure B-2 shows part of the 40-column x 25-line character set subtest screen.

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Figure B-2. 40-Column x 25-Line Character Set Subtest Screen

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Contents 551&$1 7528%/6+227,1 Page Safety Instructions When Using Your ComputerWhen Removing or Installing Memory Modules Ergonomic Computing HabitsProtecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Viii Preface Warranty and Return Policy InformationAbout This Guide Notational Conventions Other Documents You May NeedTypographical Conventions Examples autoexec.bat and c\windows Xii Contents Chapter Troubleshooting Your Computer Chapter Running the Dell Diagnostics Xvi Chapter Getting Help Xviii Appendix C Regulatory Notices Figures Dell Confidential Preliminary 2/4/98 Xxiv Xxv Xxvi Introduction Front View of the Portable ComputerHardware Features Back View of the Portable ComputerIntroduction Software Features Using the Power ButtonAccessing Online Documentation Available OptionsGetting Help Dell Inspiron 3000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Customizing System Features System UtilitiesAccessing the Setup Program Setup ProgramMain Menu Options Quiet Boot System TimeSystem Date Floppy DriveExtended Memory System MemorySystem Devices Menu Options PS/2 Mouse IDE ControllerFDD Controller CD-ROM Drive SpeedAudio Security Menu OptionsSystem Password Set System PasswordPassword on Boot Power Menu OptionsPower Management Mode Smart CPU ModeStandby Time-Out Suspend Time-OutSuspend Mode Boot Menu OptionsResume on Modem Ring Resume on Time of DayBoot Menu of Setup Program Exit Menu OptionsReinstalling Utilities and Drivers Reinstalling Video Drivers Click the Settings tab Click the Advanced Properties buttonDouble-click the Display icon Adapter Type box, click the Change ButtonReinstalling Touch Pad Drivers Reinstalling Audio DriversReinstalling the Soft Wavetable Reinstalling Infrared DriversReinstalling the System User’s Guide Click the Service and Support iconWhen prompted, save the file to your hard-disk drive Click Technical Information, and then click DocumentationTroubleshooting Your Computer Backing Up Your FilesBasic Checks Is your computer wet or damaged?Checking Connections Did you receive a system message or beep code?Look and Listen Checking an Optional DeviceSetup Options Boot Routine IndicationsSystem Error Messages Messages and CodesFaulty Ter 5, Getting Help System Beep Codes CmosBeep Codes Finding Software Solutions Installing and Configuring SoftwareUsing Software Error MessagesInput Errors Memory-Resident ProgramsProgram Conflicts Avoiding Interrupt Assignment ConflictsTroubleshooting Procedures Troubleshooting a Wet ComputerTroubleshooting a Damaged Computer Troubleshooting a Power Failure Total Power Failure When Using the AC AdapterTotal Power Failure When Using a Battery Is the battery status indicator blinking? 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