Re: A86: stuff

To: assembly-86@lists.ticalc.org
Subject: Re: A86: stuff
From: Grams Family <grams@netcarrier.com>
Date: Mon, 06 Apr 1998 07:19:39
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At 07:13 PM 4/4/98 EST, you wrote:
>
>> Not really.  An 86 can be reset by removing one AA and pressing the ON key.
>
>Incorrect. If interrupts are installed (and I doubt there's anyone who
uses my
>calculaor who knows how to disable the interrupts), taking out a battery and
>pressing [ON] or taking out a battery while the calculator is on will make
the
>CPU restart at $0000 (or maybe some other spot) when it's turned back on.
>The memory will be intact and all programs running will be terminated.
>
>PS. The TI-86 uses AAA's.
>
Well, on my 86, if you take out one battery, and hold down the on key for
about 5 seconds, it resets the calc...

--Joshua

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