Resetting the Computer
Occasionally, you may want to clear the computer’s memory without turning it off. You can do this by resetting the computer.
For example, if an error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard entries, you can reset it to reload your operating system and try again. However, resetting erases any data in memory that you have not saved; so reset only if necessary.
Caution
Do not reset the computer to exit a program. Some programs classify and store new data when you exit them. If you reset the computer without properly exiting a program, you may lose data.
When you reset the computer, the operating system must be either on the hard disk or on a diskette in drive A; so if you do not have a hard disk, insert the operating system diskette in drive A. If you are using DOS, you can hold down Ctrl and Alt and press Del.
If you set the Disk drive boot sequence option in SETUP to C: only (see Chapter 2), the operating system must be on the hard disk when you reset the computer. If you selected A: then C: or C: then A:, the operating system must be either on the hard disk or on a diskette in drive A. If you do not have a hard disk, insert a bootable diskette (one that contains the necessary portions of the operating system) in drive A. If you are using
You can also press the RESETbutton located on the front panel of your computer. The screen displays nothing for a moment and then the computer reloads the operating system.