WARNING

Do not reset the computer to exit a program unless you have to. Some application programs classify and store new data when you exit the program. If you reset the computer without properly exiting the program, you may lose data.

To reset the computer, MS-DOS must be either on the hard disk or on a diskette in drive A; so if your computer does not have a hard disk, insert the Startup diskette in drive A.

There are three ways to reset. Because each is more powerful than the last, try them in the order listed here:

1.If you are using MS-DOS, hold down Ctrl and Alt and press the Del key. The screen goes blank for a moment and then the computer should reload MS-DOS. If it doesn’t, try the second method.

2.Press the RESET button on the front panel. This method works even when the computer does not respond to your keyboard entries. If this does not correct the problem, try the third method.

3.Remove any diskette(s) from the diskette drive(s). Turn off the computer and wait five seconds. If your computer does not have a hard disk, insert the Startup diskette in drive A. Then turn on the computer.

Using Disks and Disk Drives

The disk drives in your computer allow you to store data on disk, and then retrieve and use your stored data when you want to. The Equity 386SX comes with a single diskette drive or one diskette drive and one hard disk drive. You may add another diskette or hard disk drive, up to a maximum of three drives total.

Using the Equity 386SX

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