Epson Equity Ie Q50188015-1 - Manual (Page 126)

C P U
Central Processing Unit. The processor inside your computer that
interprets instructions, performs tasks, keeps track of stored data, and
controls all input and output operations.
Current directory
The directory you are working in.
Cursor
The highlighted marker that shows your position on the screen and
moves as you enter and delete data.
Cylinders
Concentric storage areas on a hard disk.
Data
Information stored or processed by a computer.
Data diskette
A formatted diskette used to store data files.
Data length
The number of bits per character in serial transmissions.
Defaults
Values or settings that take effect when the computer is turned on or
reset. A default value stays in effect unless you override it temporarily
by changing a setting or you reset the default value itself.
Delimiter
A character (usually a semicolon) or space used to separate different
parts of an MS-DOS command.
Device
A piece of equipment that is part of a computer system and performs a
specific task, such as a disk drive, monitor, or printer.
Glossary
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