Motorola MT2000 manual Understanding the Disk Operating System DOS

MTSX RSS GETTING STARTED

Diskette drives come in two sizes; one to accommodate the 5-1/4” diskettes. With the 5-1/4” diskette drives, after a diskette is inserted as far as it will gently go, you must close or push down the “drive door” located on the outside of the drive or else the computer will not read the data on the diskette. This drive door generally swings down and locks into place when firmly pressed, and it releases when gently pressed back the other direction when you want to remove your diskette.

Most diskette drives are labeled “A” or “B,” “A” generally being the topmost (or highest) one. The drives a labeled by the computer dealer before delivery to the customer.

Instructions, steps, tables and procedures that apply to computers with only diskette drives (no hard disk drive) will be displayed in a shaded box.

NOTE

To learn more about computer basics, read “The Personal Computer Book” by Peter McWilliams, Prelude Press, Los Angeles, CA. Call 1-800-LIFE-101 to order or secure further information.

2.4UNDERSTANDING THE DISK OPERATING SYSTEM (DOS)

•A computer user operates, communicates with and commands the computer using the computer’s Disk Operating System (DOS). The DOS commands have special meanings to the computer.

•Before you can use DOS commands, they must be installed on your hard disk.

•MS-DOS version 5.0 or later is required to run the RSS.

•DOS commands can be entered either in upper case or lower case letters. This manual shows shows all DOS commands in upper case letters.

•Next is a table of DOS commands that you may use now or in the future for RSS work. Words in italics mean you should substitute that word for the word that is appropriate for your specific situation.

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