Epson Equity 286 PLUS User Manual page 252

Parity
A method used to verify the accuracy of data transmissions by
adding a bit that makes the total of the byte odd for odd
or even for even parity.
Partition
(1) The area defined on a hard disk for use by an operating
system; (2) to divide a hard disk into separate sections or logical
drives. You can define a primary partition and one or more
extended partitions on a hard disk.
Password
The sequence of characters (up to seven) you type after you turn
on the computer in order to access and use your system.
Pathname
The directory name(s) you specify to locate a file. For example,
the pathname for the file SALES, stored in the subdirectory
BUSINESS, is \ BUSINESS \ SALES.
Peripheral device
An external device (such as a printer or a modem) connected to
a computer that depends on the computer for its operation.
Port
A physical input/output socket on a computer where you can
connect a peripheral device.
Power-on diagnostics
Tests that the computer runs to check its internal circuitry and
configuration each time you turn it on.
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