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Epson EQUITY 386/33 PLUS User Manual

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Configuration

The particular setup of a group of components. A typical

system configuration consists of a computer with one diskette

drive and one hard disk drive connected

to

a monitor and a

printer.

Control code

A command (generated when you hold down

and press

another key on the keyboard) that instructs the computer to

perform a specific function.

Coprocessor

See Microprocessor.

Copy-protected program

A type of program that cannot be copied. Some copy-protected

programs require you to leave the program diskette in the

drive while you are using it. Some also require the computer to

be running at low speed (11 MHz) instead of high speed

(33

MHz).

See also Automatic

speed.

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.

Cursor

The highlighted marker that shows your position on the screen.

4 Glossary