Toshiba Qosmio X300 Series User Manual page 223
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Plug and Play — Generally, refers to the computer's ability to
pointing device — Any device, such as the TouchPad or a mouse, that
port — A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for
processor — See central processing unit (CPU).
program — A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer.
properties — The attributes of an object or device. For example, the
R
RAM (random access memory) — Volatile memory that can be
random access memory — See RAM.
read-only memory — See ROM.
reboot — See boot, restart.
removable disk — A disk that can be removed from a disk drive. A
resolution — A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be
restart — Synonymous with reboot. To reset the computer by reloading
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automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices.
When capitalized, refers to a standard that, when followed by a
device manufacturer, allows a computer to configure itself
automatically to work with the device.
enables you to move the cursor on the screen.
connection to a network or a peripheral device.
The general classes of programs (also called software) are operating
system, application, and utility. See also operating system,
application, utility.
properties of a file include the file's type, size, and creation date.
written to as well as read. Volatile here means that information in
RAM is lost when you turn off your computer. This type of memory
is used for your computer's main memory. See also memory.
Compare ROM.
diskette is one example of a removable disk.
produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. For a printer,
resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a screen, it is
expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and
vertically.
the operating system without turning the computer off. See also
boot.
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