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Epson EQUITY Y14499113001 User Manual

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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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