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 type of connector for plugging in peripherals, such as digital camcorders, with extremely fast data-transfer rates. The 1394 standard synchronizes audio and video files by delivering data at a guaranteed rate—in real time. See also peripheral.

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 also program.

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 also software.

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 floppy diskette, an LS Compaq drive, or even a CD.

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

See also digital.

Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide

1

Presario 700 Series