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Epson 486SX User Manual

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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.

Cylinders

The vertical alignment of tracks in a hard disk that can be lined

up under one read/write head. The number of tracks on a disk

is equal to the number of cylinders times the number of heads.

Data

Information such as text or graphics stored or processed by a

computer.

Data diskette

A formatted diskette on which you store data files (as opposed

to program files).

Default

Any value or setting

that

takes 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.

Device

A piece of equipment that is part of a computer system and

performs a specific task, such as a disk drive, a monitor, or a

printer.

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