TRIGEM CW3S20A Canadian Product, Operation Manual

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Chapter 3
Using Your Computer
This chapter covers the following basic procedure for using
your computer:
Changing the operating speed
Using special keys on the keyboard
Stopping a command or program
Using disks and disk drives.
Changing the Operating Speed
Your computer can operate at two speeds; 8MHz or 20MHz.
At 20MHz, the computer performs all tasks faster, and almost
all programs may be run at 20MHz. However, some option
cards and application programs require the slower speed. See
your option card or application program manual to make sure
that you can use the higher speed before selecting it.
Keyboard Method
The following keystroke sequences can be used to set the
processor clock speed.
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Ctrl-Alt-< - > Hold down the <Ctrl> and <Alt>
keys and press < - > on the numeric
keypad to place the system in low speed
mode.
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