Epson Equity IIe User Manual page 265

Root directory
The top-level directory in MS-DOS, designated by a \
(backslash). All other directories are subdirectories of the root
directory or of other subdirectories.
RS-232C
A widely-used, standard type of serial interface. You can easily
connect an RS-232C-compatible device to the computer.
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 that transmits data one bit at a time. See
Interface and Parallel.
SIMM
See Memory module.
Software
The programs that enable your computer to perform the tasks
and functions you indicate.
Source diskette
The diskette that you are reading or copying data from during a
copy or backup operation.
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