Toshiba Satellite 110 Series, User Manual

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Part III: Appendixes
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cursor: A symbol that indicates the current location on the screen. In
DOS it is a small rectangle or horizontal line, usually blinking. In
Windows 95 it takes various forms depending on what you are
doing.
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data: Information used by the computer. The word “data” is actually
plural for “datum,” meaning a single piece of information.
decimal: The base ten numbering system normally used by people.
Computers, on the other hand, generally use binary or hexadeci-
mal numbering systems. See also binary, hexadecimal.
default: Values or options selected by the processor or a program when
you do not specify a setting. Also called preset.
delete: To remove information. Examples are removing a line of text
from within a program or removing files from a disk or other stor-
age device.
device: A component attached to the computer. Internal devices
include the hard disk, CD-ROM drive and display. External
devices you can connect to the computer include a monitor, printer
and NoteDock™.
device driver: A program that controls communication between a
device and the computer For example, the computer uses separate
device drivers for the display, CD-ROM drive and printer. The
CONFIG.SYS file loads many device drivers when you turn the
computer on.
directory: Part of the organizational structure that allows the operating
system to locate files. Each directory can hold multiple files and
subdirectories.
disable: To turn a computer option off. See also enable.
disk: A circular platter coated with a magnetic material, that can store
computer information. The platter is enclosed inside some type of
protective case (except for a CD-ROM). See also hard disk,
diskette.