Epson LT-286e Sector, A diagnostic procedure the computer performs automatically when you turn it on

RS-232C

A standard serial interface. You can easily connect an RS-232C-compatible device to your Equity LT-286e.

Sector

A contiguous section of a disk track that provides a location at which the computer can access data.

Self test

A diagnostic procedure the computer performs automatically when you turn it on.

Serial

A type of interface in which data is transmitted one bit at a time (as distinguished from parallel, a type of interface in which data bits are transmitted in groups).

Shell

An MS-DOS program that lets you run programs and perform operating system commands from menus.

Slide Switch

A switch on the bottom of the LT-286e that controls certain operational features.

Software

The programs that enable the computer to perform the tasks and functions you indicate.

Source diskette

The diskette from which you are copying files, as opposed to the target diskette (the diskette to which you are copying files).

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