Using Ms-Dos; Entering Ms-Dos Commands - Tandy 1500HD User Manual

USING MS-DOS
ENTERING MS-DOS COMMANDS
MS-DOS is a group of programs that manages
your computer's operations and conveys your in-
structions to the computer. How much you need to
know about the MS-DOS operating system de-
pends on how you plan to use your computer. If
you use your computer only for running programs
such as DeskMate, your program can teach you
almost everything you need to know to operate
you r corn p u te r.
On the other hand, if you plan to use advanced
operating system features or create your own pro-
grams, you need to become quite familiar with the
MS-DOS operating system.
If your computer system includes options such as
a modem, you need to learn about those MS-DOS
command features that you use with those op-
tions.
You type MS-DOS instructions, or commands, at
the system prompt
(c>
), which tells you that MS-
DOS is ready to accept commands.
You must enter MS-DOS commands exactly as
given. Your computer carries out MS-DOS com-
mands exactly as you enter them. If you mistype a
command, MS-DOS gives you an error message.
You can type your instructions to MS-DOS in either
uppercase or lowercase letters. However, do not
use substitute characters on the computer's key-
board as you might on a standard typewriter's key-
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