Toshiba 8100 User Guide
Part III: Appendixes
Glossary
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power up: To turn on the computer.
power up mode: One of two states: Resume or Boot, that determine what
happens when you press the power button to turn the computer on.
processor: See central processing unit.
program: A set of instructions that tells the computer what to do. A
program requires data (input), which is entered at the keyboard or by
means of a pointing device or obtained from a file. The computer
processes the data, according to the instructions in the program, and
sends the results to a device such as a screen, a printer or a disk. See
also application, macro, utility.
means of a pointing device or obtained from a file. The computer
processes the data, according to the instructions in the program, and
sends the results to a device such as a screen, a printer or a disk. See
also application, macro, utility.
prompt: An audible or visible signal, such as a beep or a screen message,
to make you aware that a process is complete or that you need to
perform an action such as entering a password. See also system
prompt.
perform an action such as entering a password. See also system
prompt.
properties: Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT treat windows,
icons, applications, disk drives, documents, folders, modems,
printers and so on as self-contained objects. Each object has its own
properties, such as the object’s name, size, position on-screen, and
color. You can change an object’s properties using the Properties
dialog box. See Windows Help for more information on changing
properties.
printers and so on as self-contained objects. Each object has its own
properties, such as the object’s name, size, position on-screen, and
color. You can change an object’s properties using the Properties
dialog box. See Windows Help for more information on changing
properties.
protocol: A set of rules and conventions that makes it possible to transfer
information between computers. If you’re transmitting a file, both
modems must use the same protocol—just as two people talking on
the telephone must speak the same language to communicate
effectively.
modems must use the same protocol—just as two people talking on
the telephone must speak the same language to communicate
effectively.
R
radio frequency interference (RFI): All computer equipment generates
radio frequency signals. The FCC regulates the amount of RFI a
computing device can leak past its shielding. A Class A device is
sufficient for office use. Class B is a more stringent classification
applying to equipment for home use. Toshiba computers comply
with Class B computing device regulations.
computing device can leak past its shielding. A Class A device is
sufficient for office use. Class B is a more stringent classification
applying to equipment for home use. Toshiba computers comply
with Class B computing device regulations.
radio frequency interference (RFI) shield: A metal shield enclosing the
printed circuit boards of the printer or computer to prevent
interference with radio and TV reception.
interference with radio and TV reception.