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Epson EQUITY 386SX/16 PLUS User Manual

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4.

To turn on the computer, press the power button located

on the right side of the front panel, as shown below.

power button

The power indicator next to the button lights up. After a few

seconds, the computer counts the amount of memory in

your computer, and then performs a diagnostic self test. This

is a series of checks the computer completes each time you
turn it on to make sure everything is working correctly.

If necessary, use the controls on your monitor to adjust the

brightness and contrast until characters on the screen are

clear and at a comfortable level of intensity. If your monitor

has horizontal and vertical hold controls, you may need to

use them to stabilize the display.

Note

If you or your dealer have made a major change to your
system, such as

adding a disk drive,

you may

need

to wait

a few minutes

for your computer to complete power-on

diagnostics the first time you turn it on.

Setting Up Your System

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