Epson Apex 20020 - Manual (Page 57)

Resetting the Computer
Occasionally, you may want to stop what the computer is doing
entirely and reload MS-DOS. This is called resetting the
computer. You may need to do this if an error occurs and the
computer does not respond to anything you type on the
keyboard. However, resetting erases all data in the computer’s
memory that you have not stored, so reset your computer only
if necessary.
WARNING
Do not reset the computer to exit a program unless you need
to. Some application progr ams classify and store new data
when you exit the program. If you reset the computer
without properly exiting the program, you may lose data.
There are three ways to reset. Because each is more powerful
than the last, try them in the order listed here:
1. If you are using MS-DOS, hold down Ctrl and Alt and press
the Del key. The screen should go blank for a moment and
then the computer reloads MS-DOS. If this does not
correct the problem, try the second method.
2. Press the RESET button on the front panel. This method
works even when the keyboard does not respond to your
commands. If this does not correct the problem, try the
third method.
3. Remove any diskettes from the diskette drive. Turn off
the computer and wait five seconds. Then turn the power
back on. The computer loads MS-DOS and displays the
MS-DOS prompt.
Using Your Computer 3-5