Epson LT-286 Also, Modem, NiCad, MS-DOS, Monitor, Motherboard, Microprocessor, Numeric keypad, Operating speed, Memory-residentprogram

Memory-resident program

A program that can be called on while another program is running. An example might be a notepad utility that you can access while working in a spreadsheet program. The Epson LIGHTON utility is a memory-resident program.

Microprocessor

A CPU chip, such as the 80286. See CPU.

Modem

A device that allows a computer to send or receive data over a telephone line.

Monitor

The piece of hardware that contains the screen and displays information.

Motherboard

The main circuit board of your computer. Also called the system board.

MS-DOS

An operating system from Microsoft that comes with your computer. See Operating system.

NiCad

The type of battery used by your Equity LT-286. NiCad stands for nickel-cadmium.

Numeric keypad

The number keys grouped on the right side of the keyboard.

Operating speed

The speed at which the CPU can execute commands. The Equity LT-286 has operating speeds of 8 MHz and 12 MHz. Also called execution speed or clock speed.

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