Changing The Processor Speed - Epson ActionPC 5000 User Manual

Changing the Processor Speed

Your computer's processor can operate at two speeds: fast (the
speed of your microprocessor) or slow (8 MHZ). At fast speed,
the computer performs all tasks faster. The slow speed is
available for compatibility with some copy-protected programs
or application programs with specific timing requirements.
Some copy-protected programs also require you to leave a key
disk-the diskette that contains the copy protection-in the
diskette drive. To use a copy-protected program, you can
change the speed to slow to access the diskette and return it to
fast speed when you are finished.
When your computer is operating at fast speed, the SPEED light
on the front panel is on When the computer is operating at
slow speed, the light is off.
You can change the processor speed temporarily by entering
one of the following commands from the numeric keypad on
your key board:
on the numeric keypad. This turns off the speed light.
numeric keypad. The speed light comes on.
Note
You can use the co mmands listed above while you are
running a program. However, if the program uses one of
these commands for another function, you cannot use it to
change the processor speed.
The speed setting remains in effect until you reset your
computer or turn it off.
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