Chapter 3

Using Your Computer

This chapter briefly describes the following procedures for using your computer:

QInstalling MS-DOS or another operating system CI Copying the Reference and Utility diskette files tl Locking the computer’s cover

Cl Using special keys on the keyboard CI Stopping a command or program tl Resetting the computer

tl Using a power-on password

0 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.

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