Changing the processor speed – Epson 2000 User Manual

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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. If you do not have a hard disk, insert the
system diskette in drive A. Then turn on the computer.

Changing the Processor Speed

Your computer’s processor can operate at two speeds: fast or

slow (8 MHz). The slow speed is available to provide

compatibility with older application programs.

When your computer is operating at fast speed, the SPEED light

on the front panel is on. When the computer is operating at

slow speed, the light is off.

You should use fast speed for almost everything you do

because your programs will work faster. However, certain

application programs have specific timing requirements and

can run only at the slower speed. See your application software

manual to determine if this is the case.

Some copy-protected programs require the computer to run at

slow speed while accessing the program on a diskette. These

programs also usually require you to leave a key disk-the

diskette that contains the copy protection-in the diskette
drive.

You can change the processor speed temporarily by entering
one of the following commands from the numeric keypad on

your keyboard :

To select slow speed, press

Ctrl Alt

--. (Hold down the

Ctrl

key and the

Alt

key simultaneously and then press the --

key on the numeric keypad.)

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