User's Manual
CPU
Central
Processing
Unit.
The
primary
device
that
interprets
instructions,
performs
tasks,
keeps
track
of
stored
data,
and
controls
input
and
output
operations.
See also Microprocessor.
Cursor
The
highlighted
marker
or
pointer
that
shows
where
keystrokes
will
appear
when
typed
or
where
the
next
mouse
command
will
be
executed.
Default
Any
value
or
setting
choice
that
applies
when
you
don’t
specify
an
alternative.
A
default
value
stays
in
effect
unless
you
override
it
temporarily
or
change
the
default
value
itself.
Device
A
piece
of
equipment
that
is
part
of
a
computer
system,
such
as
a
disk
drive,
a
monitor,
or
a
printer.
Device
driver
A
file
containing
instructions
that
allow
your
computer
to
recognize
and
communicate
with
a
device.
The
device
may
be
a
printer,
monitor,
or
other
type
of
device.
Diagnostics
See Power-on diagnostics
DIP
switch
Dual
In line
Package
switch.
A
small
rocker-
or
sliding-type
switch
that
controls
a
particular
function.
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