Epson Endeavor User Manual

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Subdirectory

In a hierarchical disk directory structure, a group of files in a

directory that is contained within another directory or the root

directory.

Surface

mounted

A method of connecting a device (such as a microprocessor

chip) directly to the surface of the system board instead of

soldering it into holes pre-drilled to hold it.

Switch

An optional specifier added to an MS-DOS command that

modifies the way the command works. Switches are typically

preceded by a / (forward slash). See also Command and

Parameter.

System diagnostics

A series of tests you can perform on the computer’s

components and some peripheral devices to make sure they are

functioning correctly.

System diskette

A diskette that contains the operating system and that can be

used to boot the computer.

Tape drive

The physical device that allows you to insert large-capacity

magnetic tape cartridges for compact data storage and backup.

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