Epson Y16499100301 User Manual

Now you see the MS-DOS command prompt, which tells

you that MS-DOS is loaded and indicates the current drive
followed by a greater-than symbol:

A >

If MS-DOS loads from the hard disk, the screen displays:

c >

This prompt tells you that you can now enter commands to

instruct MS-DOS to perform tasks and run application

programs.

Before you turn off the computer, be sure you are at the

A > or C> prompt. Then it is safe to remove your diskettes,

turn off any peripherals, and then turn off the computer.

You can enter an MS-DOS command whenever you see

the MS-DOS command prompt. This means that you type the
command name and any necessary parameters, and then press

Enter 

to execute the command. Parameters include items that

identify the data to be processed and switches that alter the

effects of a command.

You can enter command names and parameters in either

uppercase or lowercase letters. You must, however, separate

command names and parameters with delimiters; most
commands require spaces or commas as delimiters.

If you make a mistake when typing a command and you

notice it before pressing 

Enter, 

you can do one of two things:

l

Use the backspace key to back up and correct the error

l

Press 

E

SC

 

to cancel the command line.

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