Epson Equity I, Руководство пользователя

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Read
To copy data from one area to another. For example, when you open a
text file stored on disk, the computer reads the data from the disk and
displays it on the screen.
Read/write head
The physical device inside a disk drive that reads and records data on
the magnetic surface of a disk.
Reset
To reload a computer’s operating system so you can retry a task or begin
using a different operating system. Resetting clears RAM.
RGB
Red Green Blue. An RGB monitor displays in high-resolution color.
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.
RS-232C
A widely-used, standard type of serial interface. You can easily connect
RS-232C-compatible devices to the Equity I+.
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 which transmits data one bit at a time. See
Interface and Parallel.
Software
The programs that enable your computer to perform the tasks and
functions you indicate.
System diskette
A diskette that contains the operating system.
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