Specifications

Chapter 3

Using Your Computer

This chapter covers the following basic procedure for using

your computer:

00 Changing the operating speed

Using special keys on the keyboard

Stopping a command or program

00 Using disks and disk drives.

Changing the Operating Speed

Your computer can operate 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 lower 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.

l 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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