Manual for LS

Welcome

This chapter provides a quick tour of your new Apricot LS Personal Computer. After unpacking and assembling the components, you should progress to the 'Getting Started' chapter.

Getting Started

This section provides important information for using your Apricot PC safely and efficiently.

Turning on the PC

Press the POWER button to turn on the computer. The indicator light on the POWER button will turn from red to green. The monitor has its own power button or switch.

Power-on self-test (POST)

When the computer is turned on, it performs a POST to test hardware components and compare the configuration with its permanent memory. BIOS and POST messages may be displayed.

Booting the operating system

If POST is successful, the computer attempts to boot an operating system (typically Windows 95, Windows NT, or MS-DOS/Windows for Workgroups) from the hard disk.

Power saving

The POWER button can be used to turn the computer on and change power modes: Off [red], Suspend [yellow], and On [green]. Suspend mode conserves electricity.

Shutting down the PC

To shut down safely, wait for activity indicators to show 'not busy', turn off peripherals (except the monitor), and then use the operating system's shutdown option.

Using the computer for the first time

When using Windows 95 or NT for the first time, you will need to enter your name and agree to the license terms. The system will then configure itself.