Compaq 277958-001 manual An older term for disk. See disk

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Understanding Computer Terms

file extension

A dot and three letters after a file name that indicate the program in which the file was created. For example, filename.doc. The file extension .doc indicates that the file was created in Microsoft Word.

floppy disk

An older term for disk. See disk.

folder

Represented by an icon that looks like a yellow manila folder, a computer folder contains other folders (subfolders) and files. MS-DOS and early versions of Microsoft Windows used the term directory (and subdirectories) for folder (and subfolders).

font

A complete set of letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and symbols in a particular typeface. When you use a word processing program, you can choose from a long list of fonts to give your document personality. Typefaces can suggest masculinity, femininity, strength, delicacy, formality, frivolity, friendliness, warmth, coldness, classical tradition, or contemporary trends. Matching the personality of the typeface with the content of the text is a challenge for desktop publishers.

G

game port

A connector on the back of the computer for plugging in a gamepad, joystick, or steering wheel. See joystick.

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Contents Learning More About Your Computer MarchPage Contents Saving Energy Understanding Computer TermsModifying the Display To Modify the DisplayModifying the Keyboard Language Setting To Modify the Keyboard Language SettingClick Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Modifying the Mouse PropertiesTo Modify Mouse Properties Click OK to apply the changes Printing Using the Print MenuShutting Down the Computer To Shut Down the ComputerClick Print Playing GamesTo Use the Print Menu To Check Hard Disk Space Click My ComputerPlaying Digital Audio To Play Digital AudioTo insert a diskette Using the Diskette Floppy DriveInserting a diskette Removing a diskette To remove a disketteUsing the Hard Drive Using the CD or DVD Drive CD-ROM CD-RW DVD-ROM DVD-R/RWMultimedia Support Media ComparisonCD-R Inserting a CD or DVD To Insert a CD or DVDUsing Your Computer Drives To Remove a CD or DVD Removing a CD or DVDListening to Music To Adjust the Volume To Listen to MusicPlaying a Movie To Play a MovieCreating a CD Click All Programs, Compaq WinDVD, then Win DVD PlayerUses of the CD-RW Drive Maintaining the CD or DVD Drive CD-R and CD-RW Disc ComparisonRoutine Maintenance Guidelines Maintaining and ShippingTo Clean Up the Hard Drive Preventive MaintenanceCleaning Up the Hard Drive On the General tab, click Disk Cleanup To Empty the Recycle Bin Emptying the Recycle BinScanning the Hard Drive To Scan the Hard DriveDefragmenting the Drive To Defragment the Hard DriveProtecting from a Virus Preparing for Shipping or Travel Using Power Management Properties dialog boxUsing the Power Options Properties To Adjust the Sleep Mode Sleep ModeAdjusting the Sleep Mode Click Performance and Maintenance Click Power Options Manually Entering the Sleep ModeTo Manually Enter Sleep Mode Awaking From SleepAwaking from Hibernation Hibernate ModeAdjusting the Hibernate Mode 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