Chapter 2, Getting Started
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the system unit. One end of the cable contains pins; the other end contains only
holes. Make sure to place the end with pins into the parallel port. The end with the
holes goes into the corresponding slot on the parallel device.
NOTE
For computers equipped with an Intel microprocessor, the parallel port is
burgundy.
You can connect two or more parallel devices to your system. See the section
“Connecting Two Parallel Devices” on page 78 for more information about how to
do this.
Checking Out Your Computer
The front panel of your computer contains various buttons and controls, access to
certain drives, and LEDs. The following sections explain the controls found on all
computer systems.
POWER and RESET Buttons
You use the POWER button to turn your computer on and off. When the computer
is off, press the button to turn it on. To turn off the computer, first follow the steps
described under “Shutting Down Your Computer,” later in this chapter to shut
down the operating system; then press the POWER button to complete the
process.
The RESET button reboots (restarts) the computer. If you press this button when
applications are open, you will lose all unsaved work. However, if an application
gets stuck (hangs), you might need to press the RESET button to resolve the
situation even if doing so means losing some work.
Drives
The front panel of your computer has the following drives:
• Diskette (floppy) drive — holds a 3.5-inch “floppy” diskette.
• CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive tray — holds a compact disk (CD or DVD).
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