Toshiba PTME3U01D01F User Manual
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file extension — The three characters following the period (pronounced
“dot”) at the end of a file name. The extension indicates the type of
file. Examples are .exe for program files and .hlp for help files. See
also file name.
file. Examples are .exe for program files and .hlp for help files. See
also file name.
folder — Also called directory. A container for organizing files saved to
a disk. A folder is symbolized on screen by a graphical image (icon)
of a file folder. A folder can contain files and other folders.
of a file folder. A folder can contain files and other folders.
format — (verb) To prepare a blank disk for use with the computer’s
operating system. Formatting creates a structure on the disk so the
operating system can write information to the disk or read
information from it.
operating system can write information to the disk or read
information from it.
frontside bus — The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the
computer’s main memory. Also called “system bus.” See also bus.
function keys — The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on
the keyboard. Their function is determined by the operating system
and/or individual programs.
and/or individual programs.
G
ground — A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are
connected. It has a potential of zero (0) volts, is connected to the
earth, and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit.
earth, and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit.
H
hard disk — A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that
can be magnetically coded with data. Hard disks are used for long-
term storage of programs and data. The primary (or only) hard disk
in a computer is usually fixed, but some computers have secondary
hard disks that are removable.
term storage of programs and data. The primary (or only) hard disk
in a computer is usually fixed, but some computers have secondary
hard disks that are removable.
hardware — The physical components of a computer system. Compare
software.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) — An interface
used to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single
cable in digital format, providing better picture quality than analog
signal.
cable in digital format, providing better picture quality than analog
signal.
HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control) — One A/V
component can control another while using this function, if
connected with HDMI cables. See also HDMI.
connected with HDMI cables. See also HDMI.