Epson Equity LT-386SX User Manual page 207

Asynchronous
A method of data transmission in which one device sends data
one bit at a time to another device. This method allows for
delays of any length between characters.
AUTOEXEC.BAT file
A special kind of batch file MS-DOS executes automatically
each time you turn on or reset the computer.
Backlighting
The internal fluorescent illumination of the computer's LCD
screen. LCD screens that are not backlit are not legible without
an external source of light.
Backup
A copy of a program, data file, or disk, kept in case the original
is damaged or lost.
Base memory
The amount of memory in the computer below 1MB that is
available to MS-DOS and application programs--usually
640KB. Also called main memory.
Batch file
A text file containing one or more MS-DOS commands, each
stored on a separate line. You use batch files to automate
MS-DOS operations. When you type the name of the batch file
(with or without its .BAT extension), each command in the file
executes in sequence.
Baud rate
A measure of data transmission speed. Usually equivalent to bits
per second.
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