MTSX RSS | GETTING STARTED |
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2.7 STARTING THE RSS
You have accomplished a lot so far - you have identified and assembled the hardware, you acquired knowledge of basic computer and DOS concepts, and how to organize disks. You are now ready to start the RSS on your computer. This section, approximately 30 minutes long, will explain when to install, reinstall, or discard the RSS diskettes. It will guide you through installation process of the RSS on a hard disk, and finally, it lists how to start the RSS with the appropriate executable command.
2.7.1 Making a Backup Copy of RSS Diskette(s)
As with any program, it is important to make a backup copy of the RSS diskette before you begin to use it. Whenever you receive a new version of the RSS, you should make a backup copy.
We recommend a backup copy of your RSS, even if you have a hard disk. To make a backup copy, follow the steps below. These steps assume you have one diskette drive named A or you have two diskette drives that are not the same size and density, and that DOS is loaded.
Note
DISKCOPY will not copy from one drive to another if the drives are not the exact same size and density.
Table 2-7. Steps to Backup the RSS Diskette(s)
Instruction
What to Type
Explanation
1. | Insert RSS diskette |
| Put supplied RSS diskette into |
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| drive A; close the door |
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2. | Make the backup copy | DISKCOPY A: A: | This copies the data on the source |
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| diskette in drive A (supplied RSS diskette) to the |
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| target diskette (the newly formatted diskette). |
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| Caution: accidentally reversing the insertion |
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| order of the diskettes will erase the contents of |
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| the RSS diskette. DOS will tell you when to insert |
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| the source diskette (RSS one) and when to insert the |
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| target diskette (the newly formatted one). When the |
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| diskcopy is complete, use the target diskette as the |
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| new working copy. |
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3. | Keep originals safe |
| Store the original RSS diskettes in |
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| a safe place away from magnets, moisture, heat and |
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| possible damage. |
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