Epson Y16499100301 User Manual

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Reset

To reload a computer’s operating system so you can retry a

task or begin using a different operating system. Resetting
clears RAM.

ROM

Read Only Memory. A portion of memory that can only
be read and cannot be used for temporary storage. ROM

retains its contents even when you turn off the power.

Root directory

The top level directory in MS-DOS, designated by a \

(backslash). All other directories are subdirectories of the

root directory.

RS-232C

A widely-used, standard type of serial interface. You can
easily connect an RS-232C-compatible device to the Equity

LT.

Sector

A contiguous section of a disk track that provides an

address at which the computer can access data.

Self. test

The initial diagnostics procedures a system performs to

check its hardware.

Serial

The type of interface that transmits data one bit at a time.

See Interface, Parallel.

Software

The programs that enable your computer to perform the

tasks and functions you indicate.

Source diskette

The diskette that you are reading or copying data from

during a copy or backup operation.

Stop bit

A signal sent in serial communications to mark the end of
a character.

F-8

Glossary

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