Glossary-3
Programming Device PG 740
C79000-G7076-C742-01
The COM2 port is a serial V.24 interface which can be used to connect a
mouse or a printer.
These are files which define the configuration after booting. Examples of
such files are CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT.
The configuration software brings the device configuration up to date when
modules are installed. This is done either by copying the configuration files
supplied with the module or by manual configuration using the configuration
utility.
Collective term for mouse pointer and text cursor.
Keypad on the keyboard for controlling the cursor.
The configuration of a programming device contains information on the
hardware and options of the device, such as memory configuration, drive
types, monitor, network address etc. The data are stored in a configuration
file and enable the operating system to load the correct device drivers and
assign the correct device parameters.
If changes are made to the hardware configuration, the user can change
entries in the configuration file using the SETUP program.
The diskette (floppy disk) is an external direct access memory on which all
types of files and programs can be stored. The storage medium is a round
magnetic disk in a plastic cover to protect it from getting scratched.
The diskette drive (floppy disk drive) is used to store programs and data on
diskette (write access) or to load from diskette to the computer (read access).
The monitor of the PG 740.
Pressing and releasing the left mouse button very quickly twice in succession
without moving the mouse. This action is normally to open an object or
program.
The PG 740 programming devices are usually equipped with one hard disk
drive and one diskette drive.
COM2 Port
Configuration
Files
Configuration
Software
Cursor
Cursor Control
D
Device
Configuration
Diskette
Diskette Drive
Display
Double-Click
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