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By unifying the basic functions and terms related to backup, this creation standard is set in order to realize a user-friendly environment through all software.
The target of this creation standard is limited to applications that use backup.

1> Unification of terms (backup-related standard glossary)

Regarding backup-related terms in Sega Saturn, the terms used for screen display and instruction manuals in the software should basically be those shown below. Also, the terms written in the forbidden column (those with erasure lines) are not suitable for use in the game. I don't use this forbidden word. Also, do not use the product name such as "Power Memory" as it is.

<Hard name>

Note) The following prohibited phrases are prohibited

1. "Sega Saturn"

   * A forbidden phrase that commonly uses this name, which is a trademark name) x Saturn

2. "Backup RAM" "Backup"

   * A general name that combines the main unit RAM and the cartridge RAM. Forbidden phrase) × RAM, × RAM cartridge

3. "Main unit RAM" "Built-in backup RAM"

   Forbidden phrase) × Built-in RAM

4. "Cartridge RAM"

   Forbidden) × External backup RAM, × Power memory, × Backup RAM cartridge

5. "Expanded memory"

   * The storage device connected to the Sega Saturn expansion port is called this in the main unit BOOT ROM.) × Hard disk

<Hard function name>

Note) The following prohibited phrases are prohibited

1. "Multiplayer screen"

   * Basic operation screen in BOOT ROM (forbidden phrase) × control screen, × control panel

2. "Saved data management screen"

   * The backup operation screen in the BOOT ROM is forbidden) × Backup RAM tool

3. "Record" "Data" "Save data"

   Forbidden phrase) × file

4. "Name (of record)" "Data name"

   Forbidden phrase) × file name

5. "Capacity", "Usage", "Free space", "Remaining capacity"

   Forbidden phrase) × area, × free area

6. "block"

   * It is a unit of capacity, but it is desirable not to add it as much as possible (no unit).) × bytes, × bits

<Function name>

Note) The following prohibited phrases are prohibited

1. "Erase all" "Erase all records" "Erase all records (initialization)"

   * The word "initialization" should not be used except when it is in a true unformatted state. Also in that case, "Erase all records (initialize)".
   Forbidden phrase) × Initialization (single), × Format, × Initialize

2. "Load" "Load"

   Forbidden phrase)

3. "Save" "Save" "Write"

   Forbidden phrase) × NEW WRITE

4. "copy"

   Forbidden phrase)

5. "erase"

   Forbidden phrase) × Delete, delete

6. "Erase and copy the record of ..." "Update record"

   Forbidden phrase) × Overwrite, × OVER WRITE

7. "Rename record"

   Forbidden phrase) × rename

8. "Switching (of backup)" "Switching"

   Forbidden phrase) × RAM switching, × RAM change, × change

<Warning message, etc.>

Note) The following prohibited phrases are prohibited

1. "Correctly" "Normally"

   Forbidden phrase) ×

2. "(Correctly) couldn't" "Failed"

   Forbidden phrase) × ~ error

3. 3) "Cannot be used"

   Forbidden phrase) × Abnormal, × Broken, × Destroyed

<New term>

1. "comment"

   ~ Detailed information about the recorded contents added to the name of the record (expressed in half-width alphanumeric characters, numbers, and kana within 10 characters)

2. "Time information"

   ~ Time information of the record indicated by the time stamp

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