Epson Equity II User Manual - Page 62

Command, Configuration, Control code, Cursor, Data diskette, DIP switches, Directory, Line Package.

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Code A system of symbols for representing data or instructions. Also any software program or part of a program. Command An instruction you enter on the keyboard to direct the computer to perform a specific function. Configuration The particular setup of a group of components. For example, a CPU with two floppy disk drives, connected to a monochrome monitor and a printer is a typical system configuration. Control code A command (generated when you hold down Ctrl and press another key on the keyboard) that instructs the computer to perform a specific function. CPU Central Processing Unit. The piece of hardware which interprets instructions, performs the tasks you indicate, keeps track of stored data, and controls all input and output operations. Cursor The highlighted marker which shows your position on the screen and moves as you enter and delete data. Data Information stored or processed by a computer. Data diskette A formatted diskette used to store files. DIP switches Small switches on a piece of hardware such as a CPU, a printer, or an option card. DIP switch settings control various functions and provide a system with information about itself. DIP stands for Dual InLine Package. Directory A list of the files stored on a disk or a part of a disk. Disk The collective term for both hard disks and floppy disks (diskettes). B-2

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Code
A system of symbols for representing data or instructions. Also any
software program or part of a program.
Command
An instruction you enter on the keyboard to direct the computer to
perform a specific function.
Configuration
The particular setup of a group of components. For example, a CPU
with two floppy disk drives, connected to a monochrome monitor
and a printer is a typical system configuration.
Control code
A command (generated when you hold down
Ctrl
and press another
key on the keyboard) that instructs the computer to perform a spe-
cific function.
CPU
Central Processing Unit. The piece of hardware which interprets
instructions, performs the tasks you indicate, keeps track of stored
data, and controls all input and output operations.
Cursor
The highlighted marker which shows your position on the screen
and moves as you enter and delete data.
Data
Information stored or processed by a computer.
Data diskette
A formatted diskette used to store files.
DIP switches
Small switches on a piece of hardware such as a CPU, a printer, or an
option card. DIP switch settings control various functions and pro-
vide a system with information about itself. DIP stands for Dual In-
Line Package.
Directory
A list of the files stored on a disk or a part of a disk.
Disk
The collective term for both hard disks and floppy disks (diskettes).
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