Epson LT-286e 10 Glossary, A suffix of up to three characters you can add to a filename, A name of up to eight characters MS-DOSuses to identify a file

Expansion slot

A particular kind of connector that can accommodate an option card. You can use the expansion slot in your Equity LT-286e, for example, to connect a 2/4ze, IBM AT-compatible option card, such as a LAN card or FAX board.

Extension

A suffix of up to three characters you can add to a filename.

External command

A command MS-DOS stores in a program file. The FORMAT command, for example, is stored in the file FORMAT.COM. To perform an external command, MS-DOS must be able to find the appropriate program file. External commands are distinguished from internal commands (such as DIR or ERASE), which are not stored in separate program files.

File

A group of related pieces of information (sometimes called records or entries) stored together on a disk. Text files consist of words and sentences. Program files consist of code. Computers use program files to perform instructions.

Filename

A name of up to eight characters MS-DOS uses to identify a file.

FL backlighting

The LCD screen panel type. It consists of a double-layered structure to provide a high-contrast font pattern on a white background. Brightness originates from two fluorescent tubes. The display is black on white or white on black.

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