diskette drive
A magnetic drive that writes on and retrieves data from a diskette.
DVD
Originally digital versatile disc but now digital video disc, this new type of disc can hold up to seven times the data of a compact disc.
E
enhanced VGA
A video interface that offers more colors or higher resolution than VGA.
extended RAM
The area of RAM above the first megabyte of memory in the system available for enhancing system performance.
F
FIR
Fast Infrared, an infrared technology that sends data at 4.0 Mbit/second (4 million bits per second).
FM synthesis
A technique for synthesizing sound that uses a combination of modulated sine waves to produce different waveforms.
function key
The set of keys on the keyboard (usually F1 through F12) that let you get help and error message information or quickly select frequently used commands.
H
hard disk
A rigid magnetic storage device that provides fast access to stored data.
hardware
The electrical and mechanical parts from which a computer is made.
hertz
(Hz) A unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second.
hot key
Combination of two or three keys that you press simultaneously for a particular function.
