Run enough juice through them and they pass through a transitional state of being a "Noise Emitting Diodes" (NED) followed by a permanent change to a "Darkness Emitting Diode" (DED). :) :)
To actually answer your question, I'd agree with you: a consistent on/off (particularly an even one, but that's probably just me) sounds more like "flashing," whereas a specific number of times lighting up would be more like "blinking." I've a feeling that this may be a distinction without a difference, however. By any wild chance, does... oh, the MS Style Manual or the CMOS have anything to say about this? (I seriously doubt the latter does; the former just might.) Yours truly, John Hedtke Author/Consultant/Contract Writer www.hedtke.com <-- website 541-685-5000 (office landline) 541-554-2189 (cell) [EMAIL PROTECTED] (primary email) [EMAIL PROTECTED] (secondary email) At 11:00 AM 3/31/2008, Jones, Donna wrote: >I'm running into a terminology mind cramp. I'm referring to the LEDs on >a printer. Sometimes they're off. Sometimes they're on. Sometimes they >alternate between being on and off. Sometimes the lights blink/flash a >certain number of times to indicate something. > >I've been using the word "blinking" consistently, but now I'm >second-guessing myself. Would a consistent on/off pattern be "flashing" >while a specific number of times lighting up be "blinking"? Or is one >word correct in both instances? > >Thanks in advance! >Donna > >- CONFIDENTIAL- >This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential, and >may also be legally privileged. If you are not the intended >recipient, you may not review, use, copy, or distribute this >message. If you receive this email in error, please notify the >sender immediately by reply email and then delete this email. >______________________________________________ > >Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. >New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help >technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. > > >Interactive 3D Documentation >Parts catalogs, animated instructions, and more. www.i3deverywhere.com >_______________________________________________ > >Technical Communication Professionals > >Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: >http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com >Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com ______________________________________________ Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. Interactive 3D Documentation Parts catalogs, animated instructions, and more. www.i3deverywhere.com _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com
