Epson LT-286, Руководство пользователя

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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 erases the
computer’s RAM.
RGB
Red-Green-Blue. A type of color monitor.
ROM
Read Only Memory. The portion of the computer’s memory that
contains permanent instructions and cannot be modified. The
power-on diagnostic programs, for example, are stored in ROM.
Unlike RAM, ROM retains its contents even after the
computer’s power has been turned off.
Root directory
The top-level directory on a diskette or hard disk. The root
directory is designated by a backslash ( \). All other directories
are subdirectories of the root directory or of other subdirectories.
RS-232C
A standard serial interface. You can easily connect an RS-232C-
compatible device to your Equity LT-286.
Sector
A contiguous section of a disk track that provides an address at
which the computer can access data.
Self test
A diagnostic procedure performed automatically when the
computer is turned on.
Serial
A type of interface in which data is transmitted one bit at a time
(as distinguished from parallel, a type of interface in which data
bits are transmitted in groups).
Software
The programs that enable the computer to perform the tasks and
functions you indicate.
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