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more files than floppy disks.

IDE - Integrated Drive Electronics. An IDE drive has the controller electronics built into the drive itself and is connected directly to the mainboard or to an adapter card.

Insertion point - A blinking vertical marker which shows where you can type words or numbers. Also called Text Cursor. See Cursor.

Jumper - A small electrical connector that alters some of the computer’s functions. Short (makes a connection) or Non-Short (no connection).

Kilobyte (KB) - A unit used to measure storage space (in a computer’s memory or on a disk). One kilobyte equals 1024 bytes.

LED - Light Emitting Diode. A diode that illuminates when electricity passes through it, like the indicator lights on the front panel of the computer.

Local Bus - A set of addresses, data, and control signals that interface directly with the host CPU.

Mainboard - A printed circuit board into which other circuit boards can be plugged. Usually, it contains the CPU, connectors for memory (SIMMs), secondary cache, SCSI host adapter socket and expansion slots for add-on boards. Also known as a motherboard.

Memory - The area where your computer stores data. Memory contents can be permanent and unalterable (ROM) or temporary (RAM).

MHz - This stands for Megahertz, or cycles per second.

Operating System - A collection of programs that allow a computer to control its operations. The Operating System determines how programs run on the computer and supervises all input and output - for example, MS-DOS.

Parallel - The type of interface which transmits data in groups of bits. Printers usually use Parallel ports.

PCMCIA - Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. A nonprofit trade association formed to standardize miniature PC expansion cards.

Peripheral - A device (such as, a printer or a modem) connected to a computer that depends on the computer for its operation.

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Port - A physical input/output socket on a computer where you can connect a peripheral.

RAM - Random Access Memory. The part of memory that a computer can both read and write to. The programs you use are temporarily stored in RAM. All data stored in RAM is erased when you turn off the power.

Read - To copy data from one area to another. For example, when you open a text file stored on disk, the computer reads the data from the disk and displays it on the screen.

Reset - To reload a computer’s operating system so you can retry a task or begin using a different operating system. Resetting clears RAM.

ROM - Read Only Memory. A portion of memory that can only be read and cannot be used for temporary storage. ROM retains its contents even when you turn off the power.

Self Test - The initial diagnostics procedures a system performs to check its hardware.

SETUP - This refers (usually) to the program that is used to load the CMOS data base with input from the user. SETUP sets the date, time, and configuration of disk drives installed on the system.

Software - The programs that enable your computer to perform the tasks and functions you indicate. Application programs are software.

Subdirectory - A directory that originates from another directory (the root directory or some other directory). Subdirectories branch out from other directories.

System Disk - A disk that contains the operating system. A Boot Disk.

TFT - Thin-Film Transistor. A tiny transistor that controls the brightness of a single red, green or blue dot (pixel) in an active matrix display.

Write - To store data on a disk.

Write-Protect- To prevent a floppy disk from being overwritten by placing a write-protect tab over the notch on the side of the floppy disk (5.25") or setting the write-protect switch (3.5"). When a floppy disk is write-protected, you cannot erase, change, or record over its contents.

ZEOS - Greek God of computers.

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Contents User’s Guide Copyright Micron Electronics, Inc All rights reserved Customer Assurance Program Thirty 30 Day Money-Back Guarantee on Most ProductsMeridian 850 One Year Limited Warranty For US and Canadian Users FCC Compliance StatementThis page intentionally left blank Contents Using Setup Welcome Welcome Do I Have Everything? Unpacking Your SystemWhats in the Box? Keep the Box Let Your Computer Acclimate ItselfBeware Heat, Cold, Humidity, and Glare Where to WorkBig Picture System FeaturesSuspend/Resume Button Front ViewMouse Buttons TruePoint Pointing DeviceMeridian 850, Front View Right side view Side ViewsReset Switch Power ButtonPcmcia Card Eject Buttons Back View Connector Description Indicator Lights Where they are Sound FeaturesIndicator Appearance Description Indicator Lights What they meanUsing the Keyboard What the Keys Do What the Keys Do Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad Special Key Combinations Setting the Speaker VolumeRemovable Hard Disk Drive Disk DrivesFrom last Pcmcia Card Slot Installing the Battery for the First Time Battery and Power ManagementInstalling the Battery Pack Removing the Battery Pack Turning On Your System Battery Endurance TipsLow Battery Conditions Battery and Power Management Pre-charging a Dead Battery Charging the BatteryFaulty Battery Indicator Battery Temperature SensorDon’t Unplug the AC Adapter with the Power On Battery Only Mode Power ManagementNormal Mode Power Saving ModeCPU Timeout Suspend ModeSuspend Controls Power Savings SettingsBattery Precautions AC Adapter Precautions Examining the Interior Features Using Your MeridianOpening the Lid TruePoint Pointing Device Serial Mouse PS/2 Style MouseExternal Keyboard External Video MonitorFloppy Disks Care and Handling Dual Pcmcia Card Slot LAN Using Setup Running Setup Startup Video Select Fast BootBoot Device Date and TimeBoot Password PasswordEasy Menus or Complete Menus Configure SCU Setup Color SchemeL1 Cache Writeback L1 Cache EnableL2 Cache Enable MemoryDiskette Drive DisksFast Diskette Fast Hard Disk Hard DiskLPT Type ComponentsCOM Ports LPT PortLeft-Handed Mouse Keyboard NumlockKeyboard Repeat Internal MouseLow Power Saving PowerEnable Power Saving Battery OnlyCustom Power Saving High Power SavingSave and Exit Save and RebootDefault Settings ExitVersion Info Restore SettingsHow to Install Options Before You Begin Installing More RAMMemory Board Location cover removed Installing the RAM BoardTravel Precautions How to Maintain Your SystemSystem Hardware Precautions Battery Power Pack Precautions Environmental Specifications System SpecificationsBattery Pack Specifications DimensionsAC Adapter Specifications Ctrl + ALT + DEL Handy Cheat SheetWindows Shortcuts BAT GlossaryMHz This stands for Megahertz, or cycles per second DOS IndexRAM Late Changes