Toshiba PX35t-A2210 User Manual

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Glossary
download
—(1) In communications, to receive a file from 
another computer through a modem or network. (2) To 
send font data from the computer to a printer. See also 
upload.
drag
—To hold down the mouse button while moving the 
pointer to drag a selected object. In the Windows
®
 
operating system, this refers to the left mouse button, 
unless otherwise stated.
driver
—See device 
driver.
DVD
—An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also 
DVD-ROM.
DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile [or Video] Disc Read-Only 
Memory)
—A very high-capacity storage medium that 
uses laser optics for reading data. Each DVD-ROM can 
hold as much data as several CD-ROMs. Compare 
CD-ROM.
E
emulation
—A technique in which a device or application 
imitates another device or application.
enable
—To turn on a computer option. See also 
disable.
eSATA
—An external device that supports hot swapping and 
fast data transfer. Very useful in storing and transferring 
large files.
executable file
—A computer application that is ready to 
run. Application applications and batch files are 
examples of executable files. Names of executable files 
usually end with a .bat or .exe extension.
expansion device
—A device that connects to a computer 
to expand its capabilities. Other names for an expansion 
device are port expander, port replicator, docking 
station, or network adapter.
extension
—See 
file extension.
external device
—See 
device.