Glossary-6
function key
The set of keys on the keyboard (usually F1 through F12)
that let you get help and error message information or
quickly select frequently used commands.
H
hard disk
A rigid magnetic storage device that provides fast access to
stored data.
hardware
The electrical and mechanical parts from which a computer
is made.
hertz
(Hz) A unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second.
hot key
Combination of two or three keys (such as
Ctrl-Alt-D
) that
you press simultaneously for a particular function.
I
input/output
(I/O) The process of transferring data between the computer
and external devices.
IDE
Intelligent Drive Electronics. A hard disk drive type that has
controller electronics built into the drive and delivers high
throughput.
Infrared technology
A method of transmitting data from one device to another
without using cables. The data is transmitted using infrared
light waves.
