Epson LT - 286e - Manual (Page 139)

Device
A piece of equipment that is part of a computer system and
performs a specific task. Examples include your hard disk,
diskette drive, monitor, and printer.
DIP switch
A small, two-position switch you use to supply configuration
information to the computer (or to a device). DIP stands for
Dual Inline Package. The LT-286e includes two sets of DIP
switches, with 10 switches in each set.
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Directory
A list of files on a hard disk or diskette.
Disk
A general term meaning either a diskette or a hard disk.
Disk drive
The physical device (either a hard disk drive or a diskette drive)
that allows the computer to read from and write to a disk. A
diskette drive has a slot into which you insert a diskette. A hard
disk is permanently sealed inside its own container.
Diskette
A flat piece of flexible plastic coated with magnetic material
and used to store data. Also called a floppy disk.
Diskette drive
The physical device that enables the computer to read from and
write to a diskette.
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