Epson Equity Ie Q50188015-1 - Manual (Page 24)

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Starting the System
After you insert the Startup diskette, you’re ready to turn on the
power and start up MS-DOS, the computer’s operating system.
Before you turn on the computer, read the following safety rules to avoid
accidentally damaging your computer or injuring yourself:
Do not attempt to dismantle any part of the computer. Only remove the
top cover to install and remove option cards. If there is a hardware
problem you cannot solve after reading Appendix B on troubleshooting,
or if you want to install an optional 8087 math coprocessor, consult your
Epson dealer.
Always turn off the power, disconnect the computer’s power cord, and
wait about ten seconds before you remove the computer’s cover.
Do not unplug cables from the computer when the power switch is on.
Never turn off or reset your computer while a disk drive light is on. This
can destroy data stored on the disk or make the whole disk unusable.
Always wait at least five seconds after you switch off the power before
switching it back on. Turning the power off and on rapidly can damage
the computer’s circuitry.
Do not leave a beverage on top of or next to your system or any of its
components. Spilled liquid can damage the circuitry of your
components.
Turning on the system
Now you are ready to turn on your system. Follow these steps:
1. Turn on the monitor and then any peripheral devices. (You should
always turn on your monitor and peripherals first, before turning on
the main unit.)
2. You can turn on your computer with or without a system diskette in
drive A, the top diskette drive. At this point, the Startup diskette
should be loaded in drive A, as described previously in Step 7.
Setting Up Your System 1-11