NEC Versa 550 Series Service Manual page 119

To copy a program into the computer's memory from a storage de-
vice.
megabyte
(MB) 1,048,576 bytes.
memory
Electronic storage area in a computer that retains information and pro-
grams. A computer has two types of memory — read-only memory
(ROM) and random access memory (RAM).
menu
A video display of programs or options.
microprocessor
A semiconductor central processing unit that is the principal com-
ponent of a microcomputer. Usually contained on a single chip that
includes an arithmetic logic unit, control logic, and control-memory
unit.
MIDI
Musical Instrument Digital Interface. A standard serial bus, digital
interface designed to connect electronic musical devices. MIDI has
no innate sound of its own.
mode
A method of operation; for example, the Versa operates in either
normal or power-saving modes.
modem
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