User's Manual

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 that 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 con-
nect RS-232C-compatible devices to the Equity III.
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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