Toshiba 8100 series, User Manual

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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 .
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.