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remapping: Redefining a computer component. For example, remapping the keyboard
refers to assigning a new symbol or letter for some or all of the keys.
remote console: An input/output device that consists of a keyboard and monitor and is
physically separate from the computer to which it is connected.
removable disk: A disk that can be removed from the computer and used to transfer files
to another computer or to hold backup copies. Diskettes are an obvious
example, but removable hard disks are available. In addition, there are high
capacity removable disks which only work in proprietary drives.
resolution: A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer
or displayed on a screen. For a printer, resolution is expressed in dots per inch
(dpi). For a screen, it is expressed as the number of pixels available
horizontally and vertically.
restart: Resetting a computer without turning it off (also called “warm boot” or “soft
reset”). To restart the computer while it is on, press
Ctrl
+
Alt
+
Del
or press the
reset button. In Windows 95/98 and Windows NT, you can also use the Restart
option on the Shut Down menu. See also boot.
resources: 1) Any part of a computer system or network that can be allocated to a
program. Examples are printers and disk drives. 2) Data channels and storage
areas that can be allocated to devices. Examples of these system resources
are memory, interrupt request (IRQ) lines, direct memory access (DMA)
channels, and port addresses. On the server, you use the Toshiba System
Setup Tool to configure system resources.
riser card: An expansion card that is used to physically extend a slot for a chip or card in
a fully-loaded computer to make room to plug it in. It may also refer to a card
that contains several slots used in low-profile, space-saving cabinets. The
cards are plugged into the riser card and reside parallel with the motherboard.
RJ-11: A modular telephone connector used on most telephone networks and direct-
connect modems.
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