Chapter 3
Using MS-DOS With Your Computer
Your computer comes with version 3.3 of MS-DOS. This
operating system manages your computer by organizing the
computer’s memory, controlling the monitor display, receiving
keyboard input, and accessing data.
To communicate with the operating system, you use MS-DOS
commands. How much you need to know
about
MS-DOS
depends on how you plan to use your computer. If you plan to
use it just to run application programs, the few MS-DOS
commands you’ll need are introduced in this chapter. If you
plan to use
advanced
features
or
create your own programs, see
your MS-DOS Reference Manual for a complete description of
MS-DOS.
This chapter covers the following topics:
Starting and exiting MS-DOS
Using drive designators
Types of MS-DOS commands
Entering an MS-DOS command
Creating and managing files
Using directories
Formatting diskettes
Backing up data
Using special Epson utilities
Using an AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
Using MS-DOS With Your Computer
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