Starting Up

2.1 Powering ON the system

Once you have made all the connections, switch ON your system in the following sequence.

§  Switch ON the power of all the peripheral devices such as to monitor, printer, etc.

§  Switch ON the power.

 

Monitor ---- PRINTER OR ANY OTHER PERIPHERALS ------- MACHINE  

 

 

§   This sequence is VERY IMPORTANT. Performing the operation in reverse sequence may cause the computer to malfunction.

§   To prevent accident erasure of the contents of the floppy disk, always insert floppy disk after you switch on the computer power, and remove it before you switch off the power.

§   Before you switch OFF the system, make sure that floppy disk is NOT inserted in the drive.

§   Disconnect the plug from the power outlet  by holding the plug instead of the power cord.

2.2 Powering OFF Your System

Before you switch off the system remove the floppy disk from the drive slot. Observe the following sequence for removing the floppy disk.

·         Make sure that the floppy disk driver activity lamps is NOT lit.

·         Press the ejection button (for 3-2’’) to eject out the floppy disk.

·         Slide out the floppy disk from the slot and store it in a safe place.

For powering OFF your system, observe following sequence.

Monitor ---- PRINTER OR ANY OTHER PERIPHERALS ------- MACHINE  

·         Turn OFF the power of your computer.

·         Turn OFF the power of the peripherals (printer, monitor etc.)

·         The reserve sequence ma damage your computer.

·         To avoid damage to your system, connect the peripherals to your computer only when the power is OFF for both the units.

·         Never touch the power cord or plug with a wet hand.

2.3 displays and controls

Computer

Your computer has got the following displays and controls.

Displays

Ø  Power ON Indicator: The Power knob lights when you switch ON the computer.

Ø  Floppy Disk Drive Status Indicator: When lit, indicators, the activity on the floppy disk.

Ø  Hard Disk Drive Status Indicator: When lit, indicates the activity on hard disk.