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Epson EQUITY 386/33 PLUS User Manual

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Modem

A device that allows a computer to transmit signals over

telephone lines so it can send and receive data. Modem stands

for Modulator/DEModulator.

Monitor

The piece of hardware that contains the screen and displays

information.

Monochrome monitor

A monitor that displays in only one color, such as green or

amber, as opposed to a color monitor which can display in

several colors.

Mouse

A hand-held pointing device with one or more buttons. When

you slide the mouse over a flat surface in a certain direction, the

cursor moves in the same direction on the screen.

MS-DOS

Microsoft Disk Operating System. The operating system most

commonly used with your computer. See also

Operating system.

Multifrequency monitor

A monitor that accepts input at different frequencies and can

display a variety of resolutions.

Numeric keypad

The number and cursor control keys grouped to the right of the

keyboard.

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