EUROCOM 4200 San Marino, User Manual

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G
computer to another.
byte ( b inar y te rm) - A unit of storage capable of holding a single character. On
almost all modern computers, a byte is equal to 8 bits.
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 ( C ompact D isc R ead O nly M emory) - 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 ( C entral P rocessing U nit) - The computing part of the computer. It controls
the interpretation and execution of instructions.
D
DC ( D irect C urrent) - 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 ( D isk O perating S ystem) - Developed by Microsoft, it was the standard op-
erating system for IBM-compatible personal computers.