Epson Equity LT-386SX User Manual - Page 76

Chapter 3 Using MS-DOS With Your Computer Your Equity LT-386SX comes with version 4.01 of MS-DOS. MS-DOS manages the routine work of your computer system, such as keeping the computer's memory organized, controlling the screen display, accepting keyboard input, and directing external communications. To communicate with the operating system, you use MS-DOS commands. How much you need to know about MS-DOS depends on how you plan to use your computer. If you use it only for running application programs, the few MS-DOS commands you need are introduced in this chapter. If you use advanced features or create your own programs, see your MS-DOS manuals for a complete description of the features of the operating system. This chapter describes the following MS-DOS functions: Starting and exiting MS-DOS Changing the current drive The MS-DOS command format Entering MS-DOS commands Storing data Using directories Formatting diskettes Copying data Deleting data Using MS-DOS With Your Computer 3-1