Epson LT-286 - Manual (Page 163)

CGA
Color Graphics Adapter. A type of color monitor that can
display graphics. You can plug a CGA monitor directly into
the built-in CRT connector on the back panel of the
Equity LT-286.
Character
Anything that can be printed or displayed in a single space on
the page or screen, including numbers, letters, punctuation
marks, and graphic symbols.
Chip
A hardware component of your system (formally known as an
integrated circuit). Examples of chips include memory chips and
the 80286 microprocessor.
CMOS
Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor. A method of
making integrated circuits (chips).
CMOS RAM
A special type of low-power memory in your Equity LT-286, used
to record information about your system’s configuration, as well
as the current date and time. Unlike ordinary RAM, CMOS
RAM is backed up by a small battery and therefore is not erased
when the computer’s power switch is turned off.
Code
A system of symbols for representing data or instructions. Also,
any software program or part of a program.
COM1
The name that MS-DOS uses to identify the primary serial port.
COM2
The name that MS-DOS uses to identify a secondary serial port.
Command
An instruction you enter on a keyboard to direct the computer
to perform a specific function.
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