Satellite® A350 Series User's Guide - Kmart
Satellite® A350 Series User's Guide - Kmart
Satellite® A350 Series User's Guide - Kmart
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216 Glossary<br />
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Plug and Play — Generally, refers to the computer’s ability to<br />
automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices.<br />
When capitalized, refers to a standard that, when followed by a<br />
device manufacturer, allows a computer to configure itself<br />
automatically to work with the device.<br />
pointing device — Any device, such as the TouchPad or a mouse, that<br />
enables you to move the cursor on the screen.<br />
port — A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for<br />
connection to a network or a peripheral device.<br />
processor — See central processing unit (CPU).<br />
program — A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer.<br />
The general classes of programs (also called software) are operating<br />
system, application, and utility. See also operating system,<br />
application, utility.<br />
properties — The attributes of an object or device. For example, the<br />
properties of a file include the file’s type, size, and creation date.<br />
RAM (random access memory) — Volatile memory that can be<br />
written to as well as read. Volatile here means that information in<br />
RAM is lost when you turn off your computer. This type of memory<br />
is used for your computer’s main memory. See also memory.<br />
Compare ROM.<br />
random access memory — See RAM.<br />
read-only memory — See ROM.<br />
reboot — See boot, restart.<br />
removable disk — A disk that can be removed from a disk drive. A<br />
diskette is one example of a removable disk.<br />
resolution — A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be<br />
produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. For a printer,<br />
resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a screen, it is<br />
expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and<br />
vertically.<br />
restart — Synonymous with reboot. To reset the computer by reloading<br />
the operating system without turning the computer off. See also<br />
boot.