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Epson LT-286 User Manual

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COMMAND.COM

The program file that enables MS-DOS to carry out commands
such as DIR, COPY, and ERASE. COMMAND.COM must be
stored in the root directory of your hard disk if you want to boot

MS-DOS from the hard disk.

Command prompt

The message that tells you MS-DOS is loaded and ready to

receive instructions. The MS-DOS command prompt ordinarily
displays the current operating drive

(A>

or

C>,

for example). You

can add other information to the command prompt by using the

PROMPT command.

Configuration

The particular arrangement of the hardware components of your
computer. Your configuration, for example, might include a
printer and an internal modem, as well as your built-in hard disk

and diskette drive.

Control code

A command (generated by holding down the Ctrl key and

pressing another key on the keyboard) that instructs the
computer to perform a specific function.

Controller

A hardware component of your computer that oversees the
operation of the hard disk or diskette drive.

Coprocessor

An optional integrated circuit (chip) that assists the CPU in
performing certain tasks.

C P U

Central Processing Unit. The integrated circuit (chip)

responsible for interpreting program instructions, performing
calculations, and controlling input and output operations.

C R T

Cathode Ray Tube. A type of video display. A color monitor is

an example of a CRT.

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