HP 18XL280 manual Glossary

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GLOSSARY

This Glossary defines commonly used terms to help new users understand computer concepts. Some of these terms are used in this guide.

1394 port A new type of connector for plugging in peripherals, such as video cameras, with extremely fast data-transfer rates. The 1394 standard synchonizes audio and video files by delivering data at

aguaranteed rate—in real time. See peripheral.

A

Acrobat® Reader™ Software created by Adobe Systems that allows you to view an electronic document with the exact layout intended by the author. The Acrobat Reader can be downloaded free of charge from the Adobe Web site. See software.

anti-virus software A program that detects and, in many cases, repairs the damage caused by a computer virus.

application Software installed on a computer. See program.

B

backup Copy of a file that is kept in case the original is lost or damaged. Backups can be kept on the hard disk, a diskette, an LS Compaq drive, or even a CD.

bit The smallest possible piece of computer information—a single digit. See digital.

boot To start or restart the computer. During the start-up process, information necessary for the computer to operate is loaded into memory. See main memory.

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.

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Contents Presario Page Contents Using Your Notebook Common Tasks Let’s Go Surfing Caring for Your Battery Solutions Glossary Index CONTENTS-x Introduction Printed Documents Easy Setup PosterBeyond Setup Guide Presario Operating System Manual Safety and Comfort GuideWarranty Certificate Graphics SymbolsProtecting Your Notebook During an Electrical Storm SafetySeries Your At a Glance Front Your Presario Common FeaturesInternet Zone Buttons and Lights Button Default Button ActionDescription Function KeysStatus Display and CD/DVD Controls Components on Right Side Components on Left SideComponents on Back Back PanelComponents on Underside UndersideQuikDock QuikDock FeaturesUsing Your Notebook Plugging and Unplugging AC Power Power OnDo’s Don’tsTurning Your Notebook On and Off Why Use AC Power When I’ve Got a Battery?Power Button Functionality Charging the Battery Using Battery PowerInserting the Battery Optimizing Processor Speed TouchPad Using the TouchPad Instead of a MouseLeft-Click Right-ClickTapping and Double-Tapping Edge Motion Display Options Changing ResolutionAdjusting Brightness Disabling the Internet Zone Buttons Reprogramming the Internet Zone ButtonsIdentifying Your Storage Drives Using the Diskette DriveStorage Drives Power-On Password Using the Security SlotSetting the Password SecurityRemoving the Password Common Tasks TV-Out Connection Connecting and Enabling TV-OutSetting Your Television Format Switching Between Displays Adjusting the Television ScreenAnti-Virus Software Using Anti-Virus SoftwareRemoving a Virus Recognizing a Computer VirusAdding and Removing Software Installing Software from a CD or DisketteInstalling a Downloaded Program File Attaching Hardware Devices Series Using the CD or DVD Drive Inserting a Disc Insert and Remove DiscsManually Ejecting a Disc Removing a DiscPlaying Audio CDs Disabling the Self-Starting FeatureIcon Function Playing Audio CDs Using Disqplay2Using Repeat All Using Repeat TrackPlaying Non-DVD Video Discs DVDs Using the DVD PlayerOn-Screen Controls Button Title Description 3D Audio + Volume MuteChange ‹ Minimize HelpSetting the Play Features Playing a DVD Movie on a TV Identifying Your Region Setting Using Regionalized DVDsSelecting Your Region Setting Zooming the View Showing and Hiding the DVD PanelInstalling Adaptec Easy CD Creator Installing Adaptec Easy CD CreatorCD-RW Basics Easy CD Creator and Direct CDTake Two Creating Audio CDs Using Adaptec Easy CD CreatorCreating Data CDs Jewel Case Creator DirectCDCD Copier Preventing Buffer Underrun ErrorsAccessing Easy CD Creator Users Information Let’s Go Surfing Basic Concepts What is the Internet?Did you know World Wide Web What is the World Wide Web?Web Servers Internet Service Provider ISP Mail Browsers What is a Browser?Using Microsoft Internet Explorer See also Choosing a Search Engine Search EnginesUsing a Search Engine Searching on the Web Conclusion Accessing Files from the Internet14 LET’S GO Surfing Caring for Your Battery Using the Battery Battery CareStoring the Battery Checking Battery PowerRecycling the Battery Calibrating the Battery Battery CalibrationFrom Running on Batteries column Purchasing Spare or Extra Batteries Maximizing Battery Operating TimeBattery Charging Time Connect the AC Adapter Fixing a Low-Battery ConditionSuspend Your Work Replace the Drained Battery with a Charged OneWhat is Power Management? Power ManagementUnderstanding Power Management Saving EnergyIf you want to Then Result / Indicators Starting and Ending Power ModesShut Down, then Standby Then HibernateService and Support Cleaning the Keyboard Preventive MaintenanceCleaning Your Notebook’s Exterior Cleaning the TouchPad Cleaning the Display ScreenCaring for Your Presario Notebook Using Backup Devices Backup UtilitiesUsing Disk Cleanup Hard Disk ErrorsUsing ScanDisk Defragmenting Your Hard Disk Deleting Stored FilesDeleting Unnecessary Files Hard Disk Space ManagementChecking the Hard Disk Space Using the Recycle Bin System Support Compaq DiagnosticsTypes of Tests Tab DescriptionSelect Interactive mode or Unattended mode Testing EquipmentSystem Record How Does It Work? Compaq Service ConnectionTurning Compaq Service Connection On and Off Privacy and Data Security Internet Support Series Solutions Helpful Hints Basic SolutionsFinding Solutions Quickly General Questions Frequently Asked QuestionsDisplay Questions How can I change the display settings on my Notebook?There is no sound coming from my Notebook. What’s wrong? Questions about SoundMy display monitor is blank. What should I do? Questions about Movies How do I know how much battery power I have?Questions about Peripherals DVD movie is too dim or too bright. What should I do?Error Messages Questions about UpgradesCan I download upgrades from the Compaq Internet site? Where do I get information about memory upgrades?Receive hard disk error messages. What is wrong? Audio and Video Solutions TablesVideo is also referred to as the display Video or Display Symptom Problem SolutionBattery Symptom Problem Solution Battery and PowerCont’d Error Messages earlier in this chapter Power Symptom Problem SolutionBy Microsoft PowerMass Storage CD or DVD Drive Symptom Problem SolutionMy Computer g icon Diskette Drive Symptom Problem Solution2 Floppy a drive Wrong type of diskette is being used Hard Drive Symptom Problem Solution Games and Internet Games Symptom Problem SolutionInternet Symptom Problem Solution If no dial tone is Click Shut Down Keyboard and TouchPad Symptom Problem SolutionKeyboard and TouchPad Keyboard and TouchPad Symptom Problem SolutionClick Control Panel and double-clickMouse Tap to click optionMemory and PC Card Memory Symptom Problem SolutionPC Cards Symptom Problem Solution Glossary GLOSSARY-2 Directory See folder Desktop See Windows desktopDSL digital subscriber line See joystick Floppy disk See disketteHtml hypertext markup language Link See hyperlink See MicrosoftInternet Explorer GLOSSARY-8 See browser GLOSSARY-10 See microprocessor GLOSSARY-12 Taskbar See Windows taskbar See right-clickWeb See World Wide Web Video phone See Internet phoneGLOSSARY-15 GLOSSARY-16 Index Power 2-2, 2-3, 3-3, 7-8, 9-3, 9-5, 9-14 Drive 2-7, 3-12 DVD Function keys 2-5, 3-10, 4-4, 5-12, 9-6 Hibernation 7-9, 9-4 Sleep 7-9 Ports 2-7, 2-8 Display 2-1, 2-2 Removing Port 2-8 INDEX-10

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