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Understanding Computer Terms

browser

Software that searches for, displays, and downloads text, graphics, sound, and video from the Internet. Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator are two popular browsers.

buffer

A temporary storage area in memory. It acts as a holding area where data with different transfer rates can be collected, then sent as a steady stream to the device that processes data for permanent storage. In CD recorders, the buffer helps to prevent buffer underruns.

buffer underrun

The inability of your computer to maintain the steady stream of data required for CD recording. The CD recorder has an internal memory buffer to protect against interruptions and slowdowns; however, if the interruption is so long that the buffer is completely emptied, a buffer underrun occurs, writing stops, and the CD can be damaged beyond repair.

bug

A mistake in the design of computer software. Because of their complexity, designs may have minor bugs. As soon as the manufacturer becomes aware of the problem, modifications are made to correct it. These modifications, called fixes or patches, can be downloaded from the manufacturer’s Web site. If a major bug is discovered, the manufacturer releases a new version of the software. Visit the Compaq Web site (www.compaq.com) from time to time for the latest information about your computer, including software updates that you can download. And visit the manufacturer’s Web site for any software or peripherals that you purchase for your computer. See peripheral.

bulletin board

An electronic notice board on the Internet where people can post notices for others with similar interests. Professional organizations and clubs often have bulletin boards for members to share information and opinions.

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Contents March Learning More About Your ComputerPage Contents Understanding Computer Terms Saving EnergyTo Modify the Display Modifying the DisplayTo Modify the Keyboard Language Setting Modifying the Keyboard Language SettingClick Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Modifying the Mouse PropertiesTo Modify Mouse Properties Click OK to apply the changes Shutting Down the Computer Using the Print MenuPrinting To Shut Down the ComputerClick Print Playing GamesTo Use the Print Menu Click My Computer To Check Hard Disk SpaceTo Play Digital Audio Playing Digital AudioTo insert a diskette Using the Diskette Floppy DriveInserting a diskette To remove a diskette Removing a disketteUsing the Hard Drive CD-ROM CD-RW DVD-ROM DVD-R/RW Using the CD or DVD DriveMedia Comparison Multimedia SupportCD-R To Insert a CD or DVD Inserting a CD or DVDUsing Your Computer Drives To Remove a CD or DVD Removing a CD or DVDListening to Music To Listen to Music To Adjust the VolumeTo Play a Movie Playing a MovieClick All Programs, Compaq WinDVD, then Win DVD Player Creating a CDUses of the CD-RW Drive CD-R and CD-RW Disc Comparison Maintaining the CD or DVD DriveMaintaining and Shipping Routine Maintenance GuidelinesTo Clean Up the Hard Drive Preventive MaintenanceCleaning Up the Hard Drive On the General tab, click Disk Cleanup Scanning the Hard Drive Emptying the Recycle BinTo Empty the Recycle Bin To Scan the Hard DriveTo Defragment the Hard Drive Defragmenting the DriveProtecting from a Virus Preparing for Shipping or Travel Properties dialog box Using Power ManagementUsing the Power Options Properties To Adjust the Sleep Mode Sleep ModeAdjusting the Sleep Mode To Manually Enter Sleep Mode Manually Entering the Sleep ModeClick Performance and Maintenance Click Power Options Awaking From Sleep Adjusting the Hibernate Mode Hibernate Mode Awaking from Hibernation To Hibernate the ComputerUnderstanding Computer Terms Technical term for a computer program. See program Browser CD-DA CD-I CD-ROM XA CD-RW drive Information that can be processed by a computer. See digital See Windows desktop See folder See Microsoft Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer An older term for disk. See disk GIF Hardware See Microsoft Internet Explorer Hinged plastic case in which CDs are often stored See hyperlink Mailing list Microsoft Internet Explorer Arrow on the screen that moves with the mouse Multiread Program that lets you read and post messages to newsgroups Online shopping Tracks chosen to be played from a CD or DVD Brains of the computer. See microprocessor Program Right-click Scroll mouse Server Shortcut See Windows taskbar To send information to another computer on the Internet See Internet phone See World Wide Web Windows taskbar Learning More About Your Computer