Resetting the Computer
Occasionally, you may want to clear the computer’s 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 store
data when you exit them. If you reset the computer without
properly exiting a program, you may lose the data.
To reset your computer, press Ctrl Alt Del and then follow the
instructions on the screen. You can also press the
RESET
button
located on the front of your computer. The screen displays nothing
for a moment and then the computer reloads the 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. Then turn on the computer.
Using a Password
Using SETUP, you can define both a Supervisor level password
and a User level password. You can also specify whether a
password is required when you start the system. In addition, the
password can control who has access to the diskette drives.
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