Epson Apex 200 User Manual - Page 229
Command, Command prompt, Configuration, Control code, Coprocessor
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CMOS Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor. A method of making low power silicon chips. Command An instruction you enter (usually on a keyboard) to direct your computer to perform a specific function. Command prompt The symbol or message that tells you MS-DOS is loaded and ready to receive instructions. The default command prompt in MS-DOS also displays the current operating drive; if it is drive C, the command prompt looks like, this: C : \>. See also Prompt. Configuration The particular setup of a group of components. For example, a typical system configuration consists of a computer with one diskette drive and one hard disk drive and a monitor, connected to a printer. Control code A command (generated when you hold down Ctrl and press another key on the keyboard) that instructs your computer to perform a specific function. Coprocessor An optional device that enables the computer to process certain mathematical calculations faster. CPU Central Processing Unit. The primary unit of the computer that interprets instructions, performs the tasks you indicate, keeps track of stored data, and controls all input and output operations. Glossary 3