Re: How do I power up Model 500 correctly?

[Pat Barber <mboceanside@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

DAVID BULOG wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> Im very excited  have finally recieved my Model 500 today and having no hand
> book wish to find out a safe procedure -how to start the machine .Im used to
> my trustly old E20.
> Q1: On the front of the machine how  do you open the small panel under the
> processor activity light--it seems tight and I need to know which way it
> opens so I dont snap the hinges.Do I need to use the plastic key that came
> with it first?(er-whats the way to use it)

Yep... that is where the power switch is...
and the normal "console" screen with the usual setting ...
The key is inserted and allows you to go into "manual" mode

It can be agravating to open(Unless it's locked)
I forget the correct way it swings....
> 
> Q2:Once found how do you use the function data display to switch between 01B
> normal and manual modes and powerswitch (example first time startup and
> poweroff in case it doesnt IPL to signon) compared to the white Cisc boxs

It is similar in operation but it does require a little practice to
use..
ex: 1= select type of ipl, etc,etc,

> these questions must seem stupid but I just want to find out the correct way
> to handle my Model 500 to avoid any damage.

You really need to get a copy of manual for common operations...
or get on the web and goto online books and find the manual 
As/400 Basic Operations & Administration which has diagrams for all
control panels including the model 500....

There are Never any stupid questions....
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