Conventions used in this manual – Epson 4SLC2-50 User Manual

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File

A group of related pieces of information (sometimes called records
or entries) stored together on a disk. Text files consist of words and
sentences. Program files consist of codes, which computers use to
perform instructions.

Fn

A key provided on the ActionNote keyboard to access alternate
key functions for the embedded numeric keypad and the

F11

and

F12

keys.

Format

To prepare a new disk (or erase an old one) so that it can store

information. Formatting a disk divides it into tracks and sectors
and creates addressable locations on it.

Graphics

Lines, angles, curves, and other non-alphanumeric data.

High-density

A type of diskette format. A 3½-inch, high-density diskette has a

capacity of 1.44MB.

Input/Output (I/O) port

See Port.

Integrated circuit

See Chip.

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