Hitachi SA200 manual Device driver, Dialog box, Drag, Expansion memory module, Highlight, Hot Keys

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Glossary

device driver

A software program that links a peripheral device (such as a printer) with an operating system by interpreting and transmitting data so that the operating system knows how to handle the peripheral device.

dialog box

A boxed area on the computer screen that either provides or requests information.

drag

A TouchPad and mouse technique for moving information. Hold down the click button (or main mouse button) and move your finger across the TouchPad (or roll the mouse).

expansion memory module

An optional board used to expand the laptop’s memory (up to 128MB).

external speakers jack

Used to connect a line to the audio input of peripheral devices such as headphones or external speakers.

highlight

To indicate an item that will be affected by the next actions.

Hot Keys

Hot-key functions perform specific tasks initiated by the combined input of <Fn> and another key.

indicator lamp

An illumination source that lights up icons to indicate the status of laptop power, hard disk and floppy disk activity, remaining battery power, and so on.

menu bar

A bar on the computer screen that shows available menus.

mouse (or TouchPad) cursor

A cursor that moves on the screen in accordance with corresponding movements of the TouchPad or mouse.

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