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Understanding Computer Terms

lead-out

An area at the end of a session which indicates that the end of data has been reached. The first lead-out on a CD is 6750 sectors long. Any subsequent lead-outs are 2250 sectors, or about 30 seconds.

link

See hyperlink.

link block

A block, also known as a sector, of digital rubbish that is written each time the recording laser is turned on (before) or off (after) writing a track or a packet. See also Run-in/Run-out Blocks.

linked multi-session

A CD containing more than one session, in which all (or selected) data from the various sessions can be seen as if they had been recorded in a single session.

listserv

See mailing list.

logical block

The smallest addressable space on a CD. Each logical block is identified by a unique Logical Block Number (LBN), each of which is assigned in order starting from 0 at the beginning of the CD. Under the ISO 9660 standard, all data on a CD is addressed in terms of Logical Block Numbers.

logical format/logical structure/file system

A file system, such as ISO 9660, that translates the sector-by-sector view of a CD into a virtual tree of directories and files. This system makes it easier for both people and computers to use the information on the CD. UDF is another example of a file system that can be used to write CDs. See UDF.

log on

To gain access to a computer network or the Internet by entering a user name and password. See network.

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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 SettingTo Modify Mouse Properties Modifying the Mouse PropertiesClick Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Click OK to apply the changes To Shut Down the Computer Using the Print MenuShutting Down the Computer PrintingTo Use the Print Menu Playing GamesClick Print Click My Computer To Check Hard Disk SpaceTo Play Digital Audio Playing Digital AudioInserting a diskette Using the Diskette Floppy DriveTo insert 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 Listening to Music Removing a CD or DVDTo Remove a CD or DVD 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 GuidelinesCleaning Up the Hard Drive Preventive MaintenanceTo Clean Up the Hard Drive On the General tab, click Disk Cleanup To Scan the Hard Drive Emptying the Recycle BinScanning the Hard Drive To Empty the Recycle BinTo 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 Adjusting the Sleep Mode Sleep ModeTo Adjust the Sleep Mode Awaking From Sleep Manually Entering the Sleep ModeTo Manually Enter Sleep Mode Click Performance and Maintenance Click Power OptionsTo Hibernate the Computer Hibernate ModeAdjusting the Hibernate Mode Awaking from HibernationUnderstanding 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