HP Compaq Presario,Presario 7480 Reference Manual page 104

central
Controls the operation of a computer. Arithmetic and logic operations, as well as the
processing unit
decoding and execution of instructions are performed by the central processing unit.
(CPU)
See chip, microprocessor.
channel
A communication path.
Channel Bar
A feature of the Microsoft Windows 98 active desktop that provides single-click
access to featured Web sites.
chip
A tiny silicon wafer that contains miniature transistors and circuits. See central
processing unit, microprocessor.
client
A computer workstation on a network that has access to the data and services of a
central computer known as a server. Contrast server.
compact disc
A circular piece of plastic that can store a maximum of 650 MB of digital data on one
(CD)
side using laser technology. Types of CDs include the following:
configure
To set up a computer or change program settings.
connector
A receptacle designed to accept the insertion of a specific cable plug, usually located
on the back of the computer or device. Some connectors are built into the front of
computers for easy access. See parallel port connector, PS2 connector, serial port
connector, Universal Serial Bus.
CPU
See central processing unit.
Creativity Action
A set of easily accessible connectors situated on the front of select models of Compaq
Center
Internet PCs.
cursor
The blinking symbol on a computer screen that shows where the next typed character
will be displayed.
daisy chain
To add a device to the last one in a chain of USB or IEEE-1394 devices. See
Universal Serial Bus, IEEE-1394 High Performance Serial Bus.
database
An organized collection of data designed to facilitate the extraction of useful
information.
DCIC
See Digital Creativity Imaging Center.
Glossary
CD-ROM (read only memory) contains read-only information.
CD-RW (rewritable) allows information to be saved to the disc using a
rewritable or recordable CD drive.
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