Epson 486SX Personal Computer User Manual


 
Chapter 3
Using Your Computer
This chapter briefly describes the following procedures for
using your computer:
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Installing MS-DOS or another operating system
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Copying the Reference and Utility diskette files
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Locking the computer’s cover
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Using special keys on the keyboard
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Stopping a command or program
tl Resetting the computer
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Using a power-on password
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Preparing a hard disk for moving.
Installing MS- DOS or Another Operating System
After you connect the components of your system and run the
Setup program, you must install the operating system on your
computer. The instructions in this manual assume that you are
using MS-DOS with your computer, but you can install another
operating system, such as OS/2 or UNIX. See the documentation
that came with your operating system for instructions on
installing it.
Note
Be sure to make backup copies of your original operating
system diskettes.
Using Your Computer
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