Toshiba SATELLITE 2610 Series User Manual page 194

commands: Instructions you enter at the terminal keyboard that direct
communications: The means by which a computer transmits and
compatibility: 1) The ability of one computer to accept and process
components: Elements or parts (of a system) which make up the whole
computer program: A set of instructions written for a computer that
computer system: A combination of hardware, software, firmware, and
configuration: The specific components in your system (such as the
control keys: A key or sequence of keys you enter from the keyboard to
controller: Built-in hardware and software that controls the functions of
CPS: Characters Per Second. Typically used to indicate the transmission
CPU: Central Processing Unit. The portion of the computer that
CRT: Cathode Ray Tube. A vacuum tube in which beams projected on a
cursor: A small, blinking rectangle or line that indicates the current
4 Glossary
the actions of the computer or its peripheral devices.
receives data to and from another computer or device. See
parallel interface; serial interface.
data in the same manner as another computer without modifying
the data or the media upon which it is being transferred. 2) the
ability of one device to connect to or communicate with another
system or component.
(system).
enable it to achieve a desired result.
peripheral components assembled to process data into useful
information.
terminal, printer, and disk drives) and the settings that define
how your system works. You use the Hardware Setup or TSETUP
program to control your system configuration.
initiate a particular function within a program.
a specific internal or peripheral device (e.g. keyboard controller).
speed of a printer.
interprets and executes instructions.
fluorescent screen-producing luminous spots. An example is the
television set.
position on the display screen.
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