Epson ActionNote 4SLC/33 User Manual - Page 154

Cursor, Cylinder, Data diskette, Data file, Default, Device

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Cursor The highlighted marker that shows your position on the screen and moves as you enter and delete data. Cylinder A set of tracks in a hard disk which can be lined up under one read/write head. The number of tracks in a disk is equal to the number of cylinders times the number of heads. Data The information a computer stores or processes. Data diskette A formatted diskette you use to store data files. Data file A file you create using an application program (for example, a memo created by a word processor), as opposed to a file containing program code. Default A value or setting that takes effect when you turn on or reset the computer. Also, the response to a command that the system uses unless you provide a different response. Device A piece of equipment that is part of a computer system and performs a specific task, such as your hard disk, diskette drive, or printer. Glossary 7

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Cursor
The highlighted marker that shows your position on the screen
and moves as you enter and delete data.
Cylinder
A set of tracks in a hard disk which can be lined up under one
read/write head. The number of tracks in a disk is equal to the
number of cylinders times the number of heads.
Data
The information a computer stores or processes.
Data diskette
A formatted diskette you use to store data files.
Data file
A file you
create using an application program (for example, a
memo created by a word processor), as opposed to a file
containing program code.
Default
A value or setting that takes effect when you turn on or reset
the
computer. Also, the response to a command that the system
uses unless you provide a different response.
Device
A piece of equipment that is part of a computer system and
performs a specific task, such as your hard disk, diskette drive,
or printer.
Glossary 7