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Turning on the computer – Epson Endeavor User Manual

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If you want basic information on turning the computer on and

off, using your disk drives and keyboard, stopping commands,

or resetting the computer, read the first five sections in this

chapter.

If you are familiar with these aspects of operating a computer,

you can skip to page l-23 to learn about system operations

specific to your computer, such as using a password and

changing the processor speed.

Turning On the Computer

Before turning on your computer, check the following safety

rules to avoid accidentally damaging your computer or injuring

vourself:

Do not connect or disconnect any peripheral device cables

(including the mouse or keyboard) or power cables when

the computer’s power is on.

Never turn on the computer with a protective card in a

5.25-inch diskette drive.

Never turn off or reset your computer while a disk drive

light is on. This can destroy data stored on the disk.

Always wait at least 20 seconds after you turn off the

power before you turn it on again. This prevents possible

damage to the computer’s electrical circuitry.

Do not leave a beverage near your system. Spilled liquid

can damage the circuitry of your equipment.

Follow these steps to turn on your system:

1. Turn on the monitor, printer, and any other peripheral

devices connected to the computer.

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Using Your Computer