Epson Equity 320SX PLUS - Manual (Page 219)

Peripheral device
An external device (such as a printer or a modem) connected
to a computer that depends on the computer for its
operation.
Port
A physical input/output socket on a computer to which you
can connect a peripheral device.
Power-on diagnostics
Tests that the computer runs to check its internal circuitry
and configuration each time you turn it on.
Process ID number
A number OS/2 appends to each process it runs. When you
run a process in the background, OS/2 displays its process ID
number on the screen. Also called a handle.
Processor speed
See Operating speed.
Program
A file that contains coded instructions and tells a computer
what to do and how to do it.
Prompt
A message the screen displays to request information or tell
you what action you need to perform next. See also
Command prompt.
1 4 Glossary