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Resetting the computer – Epson Endeavor 468C User Manual

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Resetting the Computer

Occasionally, you may want to clear the computer’s current

settings or its memory without turning it off. You can do this

by resetting the computer.

For example, if an error occurs and the computer does not

respond to your keyboard entries, you can reset it to reload

your operating system and try again. However, resetting erases

any data in memory that you have not saved; so reset only if

necessary.

Caution

Do not reset the computer to exit a program. Some programs

classify and store new data when you exit them in the

normal manner. If you reset the computer without properly

exiting a program, you may lose data.

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. If you are using

MS-DOS, hold down and and press The

screen goes blank 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 reboot it. 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.

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