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Changing the processor speed – Epson EL 3S/33 User Manual

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To 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 system diskette in drive A. Press the RESET

button located on the front left side of your computer. If you

are using DOS, you can also hold down Ctrl and Alt and press

Del.

The screen displays nothing for a moment and then the

computer should reload your operating system.

If resetting the computer does not correct the problem, you

probably need to turn it off and on again. Remove any

diskette(s) from the diskette drive(s). Turn off the computer

and wait 20 seconds. If you do not have a hard disk, insert the

system diskette in drive A. Then turn on the computer.

Changing the Processor Speed

Your computer’s processor can operate at two speeds: high

speed (33 MHz) or low speed (8 MHz). The low speed is

available to provide compatibility with older application

programs.

When your computer is operating at high speed, the TURBO

light on the front panel is on. When the computer is operating

at low speed, the light is off.

You should use high speed for almost everything you do

because your programs will work faster. However, certain

application programs have specific timing requirements and

can run only at the slower speed. See your software manual to

determine if this is the case.

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