Loading Dos; If Dos Is On Fixed Disk - Tandy 1200 HD User Manual

2.6 LOADING DOS
Before the computer will accept DOS commands, the DOS programs
must be loaded from disk storage into the computer's random access
memory.
As soon as you turn it on, the computer performs a self diagnostic
test. Once this test has been satisfactorily completed, the computer
immediately searches the disk drives for the DOS programs. First,
it searches the diskette drive; if it does not find the DOS programs
there, it then searches the fixed disk drive. If it finds the DOS pro-
grams in either of these places, the DOS programs will be automat-
ically transferred (loaded) to the computer's random access memory.
The first drive on which DOS is found will be assigned default status.
The computer will notify you of a successful transfer by presenting
the date prompt on the monitor screen.
IF DOS IS ON FIXED DISK
If you have copied the DOS programs onto fixed disk in accordance
with Chapter 1, perform the following procedure:
1 .
Turn the monitor on and wait one minute for it to warm
UP.
If you are uncertain about how your monitor's contrast
and brightness controls should be set, turn them all the
way clockwise.
2.
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