User Guide Desktop PC Equity 386SX/16 PLUS

Configuration

The particular setup of a group of components. A typical

system configuration consists of a computer with one

diskette drive and one hard disk drive connected to a

monitor and a printer.

Control code

A command (generated when you hold down Ctrl and press

another key on the keyboard) that instructs the computer to

perform a specific function.

Coprocessor

An optional device that enables the computer to process

certain mathematical calculations faster.

Copy-protected program

A type of program that cannot be copied. Some copy-

protected programs require you to leave the program diskette

in the drive while you are using it. Some also require the

computer to be running at low speed (8 MHz) instead of high

speed (16 MHz). See also Automatic speed.

CPU

Central Processing Unit. The primary unit of the computer

that interprets instructions, performs the tasks you indicate,

keeps track of stored data, and controls all input and output

operations.

Cursor

The highlighted marker that shows your position on the

screen.

Glossary