EUROCOM 5100-S DeskNote Lite User Manual page 121

User's Manual
C
cache - When you cache something you improve the speed of
access to it by moving it one stage closer to the CPU.
CardBus - A 32-bit version of the PCMCIA PC Card standard.
CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory) - A format used to
store data such as text, graphics or stereo sound. Also refers to
the drive which can read this format.
configuration - The makeup of a system. To "configure" is to
choose options in order to create a custom system
CPU (Central Processing Unit) - The computing part of the
computer. It controls the interpretation and execution of instruc-
tions.
D
DC (Direct Current) - Power which a computer requires for
operation.
DIP switch - A series of tiny switches built into circuit boards
which enable you to configure a circuit board for a particular type
of computer or application.
DOS (Disk Operating System) - Developed by Microsoft, it was
the standard operating system for IBM-compatible personal
computers.
DRAM - The most common type of computer RAM, called D-RAM
or DRAM.
driver - A program that controls a device. Every device, whether
it be a printer, disk drive, or keyboard, must have a driver pro-
gram.
DVD - Originally called Digital VideoDisc since it was used