Hitachi SA200 manual Glossary

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Glossary

Glossary

AC adapter

A device used for converting and supplying power to the laptop from a wall AC outlet.

Audio line-in jack

Used to connect a line from the audio output of peripheral devices such as a CD or cassette player.

back up

To copy programs and data from the hard disk or floppy disk onto floppy disks or other storage systems. Backup copies can be used to restore the original programs and data if they are damaged or lost.

battery pack

A battery power source which can be installed in the laptop to enable operations without using power from an AC outlet. Fully charged, the battery pack should last approximately 2 to 4 hours, depending on operating conditions.

boot

The process of loading the initializing program into a computer.

computer virus

A hazardous computer program that can infect the laptop through a network or floppy disk and damage data.

default

A value assumed by the system for any parameter in the absence of a specific value input by the user.

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