Embedded numeric keypad

See Numeric keypad.

FDD

Floppy disk drive. See Diskette drive.

File

A group of related pieces of information (sometimes called records or entries) stored together on a disk. Text files consist of words and sentences. Program files consist of codes, which computers use to perform instructions.

Floppy disk

See Diskette.

Fn

A key provided on the computer’s keyboard to access alternate key

functions for the embedded numeric keypad, the and keys, and the Suspend mode.

Format

To prepare a new disk (or erase an old one) so that it can store information. Formatting a disk divides it into tracks and sectors and creates addressable locations on it.

Frame buffer

The portion of the computer’s display memory that holds the contents of a single Screen image. The VGA controller on the ActionNote enables simultaneous dual Scan on the LCD screen and an external monitor.

Graphics

Lines, angles, curves, and other non-alphanumeric data.

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