Testing the Program on the 95LX
Now we can transfer the files to the 95LX and prepare for a trial run.
At this point, make sure that there is nothing on the 95LX that you can
not afford to lose. If you have created the CONFIG.SYS file described on
the previous page, press <CTRL> <ALT> <DEL> to reboot and bring
up the DOS prompt.
Start the program the same way that you would on your PC and observe
closely its behavior. Also start the program on your PC. This will give
you a full screen for reference.
If the screen stays blank or is frozen it is likely that the 95LX has
locked up. Please follow the following steps if that occurs:
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1. Press <ALT>-ArrowKeys to try to move the 95LX's window. It is possible
you are seeing a blank portion of the screen.
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2. If 1 fails, press <CTRL> <ALT> <DEL> to reboot the 95LX.
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3. If 2 fails, press <Shift> <CTRL> to reboot the 95LX and answer
NO to the "reinitialize" prompt.
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4. If 3 fails, remove and reinsert the main batteries without the AC adaptor
being plugged in.
If you get the above results, carefully study the program's documentation
with regards to memory requirements, display modes, and serial port usage.
Remember, you can enter SET UP and press System Memory to increase the
system memory. NOTE: COM2 must never be checked by the program or the result
will be a lockup.
Once you get the program running, give it a quick run through
noticing how the screen is behaving. If your display is jumping around
to areas that are not desired, exit the program and type dispctl -c at
the DOS prompt. Launch the program again and observe whether the screen
action is more useful. The DISPCTL -C command disables Cursor Tracking,
so you must manually press <ALT>-ArrowKey or <Shift> <ALT>-ArrowKey
to view the rest of the display.
As you run through the program, perform the same keystrokes on
your PC. This will allow you to gauge the effectiveness of your setup.
Additionally, problem areas can be quickly spotted.