AMSTRAD cpc 6128 User Instruction page 469

RS232C
A specific standard for serial data communications interfaces. Devices at both ends of
the data link using an RS232
interf~ce
require to be 'configured' to the particular
conditions of the RS232 data standard used. Compare this with the Centronics
parallel interface where the interconnection is virtually standard everywhere.
Screen Editor
A text or program editor where the cursor may be taken to any part of the screen
display in order to alter the characters appearing there.
Scrolling
The term describing the way in which the screen display 'rolls up' when the display
fills up to the bottom, and needs to make space for the next line of entry or output to
appear.
Sector
A block of data on a disc. The AMSTRAD disc system uses a sector size of 512 bytes.
Separator
A separator performs the same function as a delimiter, i.e. marking the boundary
,~
between reserved words and other elements of the program or data.
Serial interface
Although this term nearly always refers to an RS232 interface, other serial
standards exist for the sequential transmission of computer data. .
Simulation
A technique for emulation of real life interactive processes using the computer, such,
as flight simulation, driving simulation etc. .
Single sided
Refers to a disc which has only one side available for data storage.
Soft key
(See UDK - user defined key)
Appendix 2 Page 26 Glossary