Owner`s manual

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computer system: A collective term for the Apple IIe and everything attached to it.
configuration: See computer system.
connect time: The amount of time you spend accessing an information service.
contrast knob: A dial on your video monitor that lets you adjust the brightness on the screen.
CONTROL: A key on the Apple keyboard that when pressed in conjunction with another key makes
that other key behave differently. It controls the operation of other keys.
controller card: An interface card that tells your Apple IIe how to work with one or two disk
drives.
co-processor: A microprocessor on a card that overrides or works with the microprocessor on
the main circuit board.
copy protect: To prevent someone from duplicating the contents of a disk. Compare write
protect.
courseware: Educational software.
CP/M: An acronym for Control Program for Microprocessors. An operating system that works with
the Z80 microprocessor.
cursor: A blinking underline, rectangle, or other symbol that marks your place on the screen.
daisy wheel printer: A type of printer that produces professional, letter quality
correspondence.
data: Information, especially raw or unprocessed information.
data base: A type of application program that helps you keep track of lists of information.
Makes it easy to recall, update, and cross reference information. (Also known as data
management.)
data bits: The computer sends and receives information as a string of bits. These are called
data bits.
data disk: A disk containing your work letters, budgets, pictures, and so on.
data management: See data base.
default: A recommended response to a question in a program. The response will be used by
default unless you supply an alternative.
DELETE: A key that you can press (in some programs) to erase the character to the left of the
cursor.
destination volume: The disk you're copying to. Compare source volume.
device: Short for peripheral device. A machine attached to your computer, such as a printer or
a modem.
directory: A list of all the files on a disk. Sometimes called a catalog.