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Drive
A peripheral device used by a PC to store and access files.
A disk drive into which removable media can be loaded is referred to as a removable disk drive.
Typical examples include CD-ROM drives and floppy disk drives. A printer is also handled as a disk drive.
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Password
A secret code designed to prevent improper use of your user ID. Type your password when you log in to the
server.
The first time you log in during FinePix Internet Service user registration, type in your choice of password
using letters or numbers. Ensure that you are not observed as you type in your password.
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Server
A computer used on a computer network, such as the Internet, that provides services and data to connected
network users.
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Driver
Software used by a PC to operate a peripheral device.
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File
Data stored on a SmartMedia or on the hard disk of a PC. Files are the units used by PCs and printers to
manage data. For instance, one picture is handled as one file, as is one music track.
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Folder
A location in which related files are stored. Other folders can also be stored inside a folder.
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Install
The process of setting up software on a PC.
Specifications for the
images to be printed
(trimming data, etc.)
SmartMedia
Images
Drive icons for Windows
Device icons for Macintosh
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
This section explains the minimum basic operations you must be familiar with in order to use your PC
(personal computer), along with an introduction to some other operations that will help you to use
your PC more efficiently. For more detailed information on using your PC, refer to the user manuals
supplied with the PC.
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Administrator
The account owned by the computer's administrator. Setting your user privileges to “Administrator” allows
you to use all the functions available in Windows XP.
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Application software
Software used for a specific purpose, such as word processing, spreadsheets or image editing.
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Browser
Software used for viewing web pages on the Internet. Examples include Internet Explorer and Netscape
Navigator.
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Click, Double-click
Click: Pressing the left mouse button (Windows) or the mouse button (Macintosh) once and then releasing it.
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Used to select files, folders, windows, buttons, etc.
Double-click: Clicking the left mouse button (Windows) or the mouse button (Macintosh) twice.
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Used to open files, folders, etc.
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DPOF
A format used for recording information
on SmartMedia that specifies which
images are to be printed.
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Menu
A list of functions displayed at the edge of the screen. Typical examples include the “File” and “Edit” menus.
When a menu name is clicked, a list of the available functions is displayed and a function can then be
performed by moving the mouse to the desired function name.
Left
Double-
click
Click
Windows
Macintosh
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Drag & drop
An operation used to move, copy or store files and folders.
Drag
1. Position the mouse pointer over the file or folder icon
you want to drag.
2. With the mouse button held down, move the mouse
to another location.
Drop
When you reach the desired location, release the
mouse button.
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