COM2 Port
The COM2 port is a serial V.24 interface which can be used to connect a
mouse or a printer.
Configuration
These are files which define the configuration after booting. Examples of
Files
such files are CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT.
Configuration
The configuration software brings the device configuration up to date when
Software
modules are installed. This is done either by copying the configuration files
supplied with the module or by manual configuration using the configuration
utility.
Cursor
Collective term for mouse pointer and text cursor.
Cursor Control
Keypad on the keyboard for controlling the cursor.
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Device
The configuration of a programming device contains information on the
Configuration
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.
Diskette
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.
Diskette Drive
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).
Display
The monitor of the PG 740.
Double-Click
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.
Drives
The PG 740 programming devices are usually equipped with one hard disk
drive and one diskette drive.
Programming Device PG 740
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