Epson Equity I User Manual page 52

CPU
The unit inside a microcomputer that processes data and performs
calculations.
Device
A piece of equipment forming part of a computer system such as disk
drives, monitor, printer and so on.
DIP switch
One switch on a set of small switches (on the front panel of the com-
puter) which give the system information about itself. DIP stands for
Dual In-line Package.
Disk
A device that stores information for future use. A disk may be a
floppy disk made of a flexible plastic magnetic coating, or a hard disk,
made of metal coated with a magnetic material. Unlike floppy disks,
hard disks cannot normally be taken out of their disk drives.
Disk drive
A unit in which a disk is held, so that the computer can read from it
and write to it.
File
A collection of data stored on a disk.
Formatting
Preparing a new disk to receive data similar to ruling lines on a blank
piece of paper before writing on it.
Hard copy
A printed copy of text or messages, or program, as opposed to a
display on a video monitor.
Hardware
The mechanical units that make up your computer system.
Interface
The software or hardware connecting two devices, computers, or
programs.
Mouse
A device which you roll over your desktop to control a pointer on
the screen and operate a program.
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