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Power usage mode

Power usage mode

Fn +	This hot key displays the power usage pop-up win-
	dow and cycles through the battery save modes.

Sample power usage modes

The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility. For more information, see “Power Management” on page 231.

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pcsupport.toshiba.com Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity Information” Industry Canada Requirement FCC requirements Telephone Company Procedures If Problems Arise Disconnection Fax Branding Alarm Equipment Instructions for IC CS-03Certified Equipment Wireless Interoperability Wireless LAN and Your Health Regulatory Information Canada – Industry Canada (IC) EU Declaration of Conformity VCCI Class B Information Modem Warning Notice Conformity Statement Taiwan Using this Equipment in Japan Device Authorization Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices Page Europe - Restrictions for use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Page Page Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth® Wireless Technology and Your Health Regulatory statements European Union (EU) and EFTA Canada — Industry Canada (IC) Using this Equipment in Japan 2.4FH1 Device Authorization DVD-ROM, Multi-functionDrive Safety Instructions Location of the Required Label Copyright Export Administration Regulation Notice Trademarks Computer Disposal Information Contents This guide Safety icons Other icons used Other documentation Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Turning on the power Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Making your keyboard emulate a full-size Charging the RTC battery Monitoring main battery power Determining remaining battery power What to do when the main battery runs low Setting battery alarms Recording sounds Using external speakers or headphones Using the i.LINK port Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Recording TV tips Recording from the Guide Recording from Search Recording Manually Changing Your Settings Online Spotlight Fn-esse Starting Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys Fingerprint Logon Power-onSecurity Control Center Fingerprint utility limitations Password Bank The Windows XP operating system can help you Resolving a hardware conflict A plan of action Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Power usage mode Standby mode Hibernation mode Display modes Display brightness Introduction This guide Safety icons Other documentation Service options Getting Started Selecting a place to work Getting Started Keeping yourself comfortable Precautions 1.Turn off the computer 2.Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer 3.Remove the battery pack Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort Selecting a place to work ❖Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active ❖Scan all new files for viruses Important information on your computer’s cooling fan Setting up your computer Setting up your software Nex 6Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process Once you click the final screen, your computer restarts automatically Registering your computer with Toshiba Adding external devices Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to: ❖Add more memory (see “Adding memory (optional)” on page 55) ❖Connect a mouse (see “Using a mouse” on page 63) Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer: 1Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adapter Sample connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adapter 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-INon the back of the computer Sample connecting the AC adapter cord to the computer 3Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet The AC power light on the indicator panel glows blue Using the main battery Using the computer for the first time Your computer’s features and specifications Turning on the power 2Check to ensure that all disc drives are empty 4The preinstalled operating system loads automatically Adding memory (optional) Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba software” on page Installing a memory module To avoid damaging the computer’s screws, use a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver that is in good condition If the computer is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step If the computer is on, click Start Turn off computer 2Click Turn Off 7Remove the memory slot cover Sample removing the memory module slot cover 9Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging Page Page “Checking total memory” on page Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: Complete steps to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover The following message appears when you turn on the power: Checking total memory Using an external keyboard Using a mouse Connecting a printer 1Click Start, Printers and Faxes 2Click Add a printer Using the optional external USB diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting external display devices “Connecting an external monitor or projector” on page Selecting video cables Connecting a digital or plasma television or VCR/ DVD player using it as a monitor To do this: Connecting the sound to a TV or stereo system Connecting a standard television, projector, or VCR/ DVD player purchase an S-videocable To connect a standard television, projector, or VCR/DVD player: 1Connect one end of the video cable to the external video device On your computer, press the TV Out button, or toggle the display using the Connecting an external monitor or projector Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Connecting External AV Input Devices Connecting a Set-topbox or standard TV antenna Connecting to the S-videoIn port Connecting to the Composite In port Turning off the computer Use the Shut Down command if you are using Windows Hibernation mode Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power “Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page Standby mode Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power “Using and configuring Standby mode” on page Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands Turning off the computer more quickly 1Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance 2Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon Setup Action ❖When I press the power button Restarting your computer Using and configuring Hibernation mode Turn off computer Hibernate Configuring Hibernation mode options Hibernation Starting again from Hibernation mode Using and configuring Standby mode Stand By Configuring Standby mode options Standby Starting again from Standby mode Closing the display panel Caring for your computer Page Computing tips Computing tips Use ❖Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motioninjuries and eyestrain “Turning off the computer” on page Using the keyboard Making your keyboard emulate a full-sizekeyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Function keys Windows® special keys Windows key Application Overlay keys Using the overlay to type numeric data Using the overlay for cursor control Starting a program WordPad Close Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 2Click Accessories 3Click Windows Explorer My Computer Local Disk (C:) Starting a program from the Run dialog box Search Saving your work File names Using a file extension Printing your work Backing up your work Using the DVD-ROMor multi-functiondrive play DVDs while running the computer on AC power “Using QosmioPlayer” on page Drive components and control buttons Media control buttons The CD/DVD button: “Listening to Music” on page Play/pause Inserting a disc To insert a disc into the drive: 1Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of dust Playing an audio CD Page ❖To stop the CD, click the Stop button Playing CDs using Auto-Run 1Click Start, then My Computer , then 2Click the DVD-ROM/multi-functiondrive icon. The disc drive will run the CD Creating a CD or DVD Removing a disc 1Locate and press the eject button. The disc partially ejects from the slot Toshiba’s online resources Mobile Computing Toshiba’s energy-saverdesign Battery Notice The computer also has an internal real-time-clock(RTC) battery Power management Using additional batteries For more information on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com Charging batteries Charging batteries ❖The battery is almost completely discharged Charging the RTC battery Monitoring main battery power input from the AC power supply pack. See “Changing the main battery” on page 119 for information on replacing the main battery ), the on off light Determining remaining battery power Click , and then The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears The remaining battery charge is indicated on the left side of the dialog box Setting battery alarms To change the default alarm settings: 2Click the Setup Action tab 3Configure the Alarm settings to suit your needs Conserving battery power ❖How the computer is configured How much you use the hard disk ❖Where you are working, since operating time decreases at low temperatures ❖Use Toshiba’s power-savingoptions Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window For more information, see “Power Management” on page Using a hot key to set the Power Profile You may use a hot key to set the Power Profile To set the Power Profile: 1Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the Power Profile pop-upwindow Sample Power Profile mode pop-upwindow Changing the main battery 5Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position Sample sliding the battery lock to the unlocked position Sample removing the battery Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery: 2Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks Sample inserting the battery 3Slide the battery release lock to the locked position Taking care of your battery Maximizing battery life Disposing of used batteries Traveling tips Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Icons The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include: Internet Explorer—TheMicrosoft® browser that provides access to the Internet file contents appears Start button You use the Start button to: ❖Start programs ❖Access Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system update information ❖Open documents Taskbar System tray To activate a specific task, double-clickthe appropriate System tray icon Setting up for communications To find out which port your modem is connected to: 1Click Start, then Control Panel 2Click Printers and Other Hardware 3Click Phone and Modem Options The Phone and Modem Options Properties dialog box displays Connecting the modem to a telephone line Sample connecting the telephone cable to the modem port 2Connect the other end to an RJ-11wall jack Sample connecting to a wall jack Connecting to a network Accessing a network Setting up the connection 2Point to Accessories, then to Communications, and click New Connection Wizard Using the Ethernet LAN Port To disable the LAN port: 1Click Start, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance , click System Using Wireless LAN Connectivity An overview of using the Internet Connecting to the Internet Surfing the Internet Internet features ❖Internet email ❖Internet chat rooms ❖Internet news groups Exploring audio features Using a microphone step 2Plug the microphone cord into the microphone jack on your computer 3Turn on the microphone , point to Using external speakers or headphones Headphone jack Using the i.LINK® port Inserting and removing PC Cards Removing a PC Card Safely Remove Hardware Safe To Remove Hardware 1Locate the PC Card eject button The PC Card ejects slightly from the slot Inserting an ExpressCard™ Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Exploring Your Computer’s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot feature of Windows Inserting memory media The following instructions apply to all media devices 1Turn the media so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down 2Push the media into the adapter slot until it locks in place Sample inserting memory media 1Gently press the card inward to release it. The card pops out slightly 2Grasp the card and pull it straight out Sample removing memory media Using QosmioPlayer Using the Media Control Buttons Playing a DVD Insert a supported DVD into your DVD-ROM/multi-functiondrive The QosmioPlayer automatically recognizes and plays all supported DVDs playing or they will not be available for use When playing a DVD, you have the following options: software to play DVDs Watching television Set Up Sample Setup menu When viewing television programs, you have the following options: Toshiba Qosmio Remote Control Using the remote control, you can: ❖Navigate and control all QosmioPlayer windows ❖Control the video or live TV display Remote Control Buttons Overview Sample Remote Control Page Page Using the Toshiba Qosmio Remote Control Media Input Installing the QosmioPlayer Recovery media Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition Media Center Setup proper hardware recommendations There are two different ways you can connect your computer to a TV: 1Turn off the computer 2If your TV accepts component video inputs: If your TV accepts S-videoinputs: Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup Connecting a VCR/DVD player or Set-TopBox to the Computer Connecting the External IR Transceiver Starting the Media Center 2Click Help - Get help using Media Center 3Click Set up Media Center About Privacy Yes 9Click Test to verify that your computer is connected to the Internet 10Click Next. The wizard displays the Optional Setup screen . The wizard displays the Confirm Your Region screen . The wizard displays the Automatic TV Signal Setup screen Configure my TV signal automatically (Recommended) ter Learn My Remote Again From Scratch option select channels 15Click Yes, then click Next. The wizard displays the Guide Privacy screen , read the statement, click . The wizard displays the Guide Terms of Service screen Use the numeric keys on your keyboard to enter your ZIP code, then click The screen displays a message when the download is complete 19Click Next. The wizard displays the Select TV Signal Provider screen Digital . The wizard displays the Display Configuration screen . The wizard displays the Adjust Your Display Settings screen Finish this wizard 29Click Next. The wizard displays the Optional Setup screen Set up your speakers 31Click Next. The wizard displays the Choose number of Speakers screen Using Media Center Page Navigating Media Center Using the Toshiba Qosmio Remote Control with Media Center Page The remote control has the following buttons/functions: Stop — Stops the media currently playing Rewind — Moves the media (video, DVD, music, and so on) backwards Replay — Moves media (video, DVD, Music, and so on) backwards Back — Displays the previous window Remote Control Button Groups Media record and playback Navigation and direct access Audio and Video Direct Access Buttons Media Playback Buttons Page Using the Remote Control Watching Television Programs Selecting a Program from the TV Guide My TV Watch Watching a Recorded TV Program 3Select Recorded TV Changing a scheduled recording Scheduled 5Press OK Searching for a TV Program to Watch To search for a TV show: My TV 3Select Search 4Select Category, Title, or Keyword Recording TV TV Guide 188 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Recording TV Recording TV tips Recording from the Guide To record a current or future show or series from the Guide: Record 6Press Back on the remote control to return to the previous window Recording from Search Recording Manually 4Select Add Recording Channel and Time Change Title Changing Your Settings 192 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Recording TV Changing recording priorities 4Select Scheduled 5Select Series 6Select Change priorities 8Select Done to save changes and return to the Schedule Series page Listening to Music Library Copy from CD Copy Music Deleting Music Files Delete Adding Music from Your Hard Drive to Windows Media Player Library Search for Media Files Tools Search on Browse Playing Digital Music Files Finding Music Files in My Music Playing a Song Songs Setting Up an Automatic Disc Jockey Genres Shuffle Finding and Playing an Album Albums Creating a Playlist Displaying Your Pictures My Pictures Viewing a Slide Show To view pictures as a slide show: 2Select My Pictures Play Slide Show Sorting your Pictures Watching Your Digital Movies My Documents Shared Documents Shared Video Playing Digital Videos Restart Playing a Video in Full Screen Mode 2Select My Videos 3Select My Videos or Shared Video Sorting Videos 5Select Sort by date or Sort by name Watching a DVD Stopping a DVD Movie Resume Title Menu DVD Languages Eject Changing the Media Center Settings 3Select General The General Settings screen includes the following options: Visual and Sound Effects More Program Options Media Center Setup Changing TV Recorder Settings 3Select TV 4Select Recorder History Recorder Storage About Recorded TV Storage Space Settings Fair Until I watch Change TV Guide Settings Edit Channels Setup Guide Listings ❖Select Guide Terms of Service to view the Guide’s terms of service statement About Guide Listings Changing Parental Controls for TV Viewing Parental control 5Select Movie/DVD Ratings Turn on movie blocking Block unrated movies Changing DVD Movie Language DVD DVD Language Selecting Close Captioning To select close captioning: 4Select Close Captioning ❖Captioning: Select CC1 or CC2 : Select Changing Picture Settings Pictures More Programs Online Spotlight Getting Help for Media Center Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® The keys are color-codedas follows: ❖Available keys are dark gray with white letters Assigned keys and keys associated with a popup list are shown on the ❖Unavailable keys are light gray Using drag-and-dropto assign a key To assign a key to a program or document: Start both Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the 5Release the primary button Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys Making a direct key assignment Direct Enter the Description, Command Line, and Working Directory for the new 2Click OK Making a popup assignment Hotkey Utility TOSHIBA Assist Connect Secure Protect & Fix Optimize SD Memory Card Format PC Diagnostic Tool Power Management Power Usage Profiles Mouse Utility Accessing TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Picture Enhancement Utility Monitor Input Settings CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Accessibility Setting passwords Using an instant password Using a supervisor or user password Setting a supervisor password To register a password for the power-onpassword functions: 1Click the TOSHIBA Assist icon on the desktop Deleting a supervisor password 4Select Verify by Password 5Select the Supervisor Password tab 7Click Verify 8Click Delete Setting a user password 3Select the User Password icon Fingerprint Authentication Utility Page Error reading Fingerprint Logon Power-onSecurity Enabling Power-onSecurity 1Open the Control Center and go to Settings - System Settings Logon Fingerprint Management Control Center Fingerprints Settings Help Fingerprint utility limitations Password Bank Biomenu User Settings Registering a new Web page or dialog Replaying a registered Web page or dialog Password bank Replaying registrations with multiple forms Replaying a registered dialog You are logged on to the computer and want to replay a registered dialog 1Display the dialog to be replayed 2Use the sensor Deleting a registration Care and maintenance of your fingerprint sensor ❖Do not press the sensor strongly ❖Do not paste stickers or write on the sensor Do not touch the sensor with a finger or any object with ❖Wash and dry your hands thoroughly Clean the sensor with a Fingerprint sensor limitations Page Using RAID striping “Restoring a failed drive in a array” on page array mirroring mirror When you first start your computer The computer is ready to enable for The computer is configured for “Creating a new simultaneously Sample New HDD detected window Enable RAID Sample Confirm disk mirroring window complete work while the configuration resumes Creating a new RAID-0array The following menu is displayed: Sample Toshiba Recovery DVD RAID Menu TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility Page Page Defining options for RAID-0or RAID-1 Options Sample Options window Check media Rebuild configuration The hard disk drive’s performance improves when write cache is enabled MBR Protection— designated as the boot drive Enable S.M.A.R.T Viewing the status of an array To view the status of an array: 2Double-clickthe array icon The Array information window appears Status Optimal Degraded Critical tripe Viewing the status of a hard disk drive To view the status of a hard disk drive: 2Double-clickthe hard disk icon The Hard disk drive information window appears Online— Offline— Fail Locked Rebuilding Performing a media check on a RAID-1array 3Click Media Check Sample Confirm media check window Breaking a RAID-0array (striping) To break the RAID-0array: 5Press 1 and then press Enter to break the RAID-0array Breaking a RAID-1array (mirror) 1Click Start, All Programs. Then, select TOSHIBA, RAID, RAID Console 2Click Disable RAID Rebuilding the data on the secondary disk in a RAID-1array Page Restoring a failed drive in a RAID-1array Error message examples If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix The Windows Task Manager window appears 2Click the Applications tab 3Select the program you want to close, then click End Task Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name, then To power off your computer, do one of the following: Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power The computer will not start Press and hold the power switch for at least 10 seconds The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens The computer displays the message The Windows® operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems ❖Safe Mode ❖Safe Mode (with Networking) ❖Safe Mode (with Command Prompt) ❖Enable Boot Logging Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked The Windows® XP operating system can help you Resolving a hardware conflict Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Interrupt Request Channel Direct Memory Access Plug and Play Resolving conflicts There are several things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts: ❖Get the most recent drivers from the manufacturer ❖Disable the device For an older device, remove it from the computer Disabling a device 2Click the Administrative Tools icon 3Double-click Computer Management, then click Device Manager 6Click the icon You are given the option of disabling the device Memory problems 1Click Start, Turn off computer The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically Remove the memory module, following the instructions in “Removing a memory module” on page Power and the batteries Here are some typical problems and how to solve them: The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does Keyboard problems The keyboard produces unexpected characters Nothing happens when you press the keys on the external keyboard Shut Down Turn off computer Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank If you are using an external monitor: ❖Check that the monitor is turned on The screen does not look right The built-inscreen flickers Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Disk drive problems Error-checking Check now Your hard disk seems very slow System Tools Disk Defragmenter Your data files are damaged or corrupted Some programs run correctly but others do not A diskette will not go into the optional external diskette drive The drive cannot read a diskette DVD-ROMor multi-functiondrive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does not slide out Make sure a program is not accessing the drive and preventing it from ejecting Some discs run correctly but others do not Sound system problems You do not hear any sound from the computer The computer emits a loud, high-pitchednoise PC Card problems Card Information Structure PC Card checklist Resolving PC Card problems The slot appears to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work PCMCIA adapter The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert a PC Card Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card: 1Double-clickthe Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray the icon on the System tray 2Select the item you wish to remove Printer problems The printer will not print The printer will not print what you see on the screen Modem problems The modem will not receive or transmit properly The modem is on, set up properly and still will not transmit or receive data Resolving a hardware conflict Wireless networking problems If your computer is equipped with an internal adapter Verify that signal strength is good using the utility provided with the 1Click Start, Control Panel 2Double-click Network Connections 4Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties 5Select Obtain an IP address automatically Run Special considerations for Windows XP ❖Click View Available Wireless Networks ❖Windows XP will now try to establish a wireless connection DVD operating problems A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROMmovie or title 2Click Properties Screen Saver 4Deselect Shut off Monitor Jumping video lines appear around the DVD-ROMvideo window DVD titles, games, or applications appear distorted Desktop 3Select the Advanced Flat Panel tab 4Click Disable Display Stretch Feature The screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title Develop good computing habits Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP Saving system configuration with Restore Points 4Click Restore my computer to an earlier time, then click Next 6Select the desired Restore Point from the list, and then click Next Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP E-mail Newsgroup files and When you have finished copying files to the CD window, click Write these files to CD Finally, click Favorites (bookmarks) for Internet Explorer and other Web browsers Import and Export Export Favorites Import Favorites Successfully exported favorites General tips for installing hardware and software If you need further assistance Detailed Specs Contacting Toshiba Toshiba’s Technical Support Web site Toshiba voice contact Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshiba’s worldwide offices Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo Via Paracelso 20041, Agrate Brianza Hot Keys Volume Mute Password security Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged Power usage mode Standby mode Hibernation mode Display modes Display brightness Enabling a wireless device Zooming applications in/out Keyboard hot keys USA and Canada AustraliaEurope Page Getting Started Page ConfigFree Utilities Page Page Search for Wireless Devices 2Click Search for Wireless Devices Creating a new wireless connection Sample dragging a device to the Access Point Sample Wireless settings screen 3Enter the SSID/WEP information and connect to the device Wireless settings screen Creating a detected device wireless connection Send to Bluetooth Devices Sample selecting Send to Bluetooth Devices option 2Choose a file recipient 3Click Send selected device will occur automatically Disconnecting from a Bluetooth device To disconnect from a Bluetooth device: 2Click to disconnect from the device Profile Settings Internet settings Devices TCP/IP settings Profile Add Captured Items Auto Switch Settings Page ConfigFree SUMMIT Page Page Using ConfigFree SUMMIT SUMMIT Send to SUMMIT Devices 1Drag and drop the file to the Wireless radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher 2Right click on the file and choose a file recipient Quick Connect The Quick Connect feature includes two options: Toshiba Wireless Projector ❖Direct Link Toshiba Device. Launches ConfigFree . Launches ConfigFree Page ❖If the Toshiba Wireless Projector utility is closed ❖If you close ConfigFree Direct Link Toshiba Device To use this feature: 1Display the ConfigFree menu Sample using the Direct Link Toshiba Device feature Using the Automatic Switch Semi-AutomaticSwitch Feature 3Select the Auto Switch (SSID) tab List of target SSIDs and profiles 6Select Automatically switch profiles when connected to this SSID 7Check Automatically switch profile when connected to this SSID Switch Glossary Acronyms Glossary DMA DIMM DOS DPI Terms original file is lost or damaged basic input/output system (BIOS)—See BIOS baud rate—Thespeed at which a communication device, such as a second). See also bits per second only memory (ROM), containing the information the computer 364 Glossary cache—Asection of very fast memory in which frequently used See also CPU cache, L1 cache, L2 cache See also CD—Anindividual compact disc. See also CD-ROM CPU—See central processing unit (CPU) cache, L1 cache, L2 cache cursor specify an alternative setting device—Acomponent attached to the computer. Devices may be 366 Glossary disc diskette, hard disk drive diskette emulation— enable—Toturn on a computer option. See also disable expansion file document 368 Glossary function keys earth, and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit software internal device—See device Internet World Wide Web keyboard shortcut—Akey or combination of keys that you use to than main memory. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache 370 Glossary microprocessor—See central processing unit (CPU) microprocessor MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface)—Astandard for standard for palette—See color palette palette or her identity to the computer or the network such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter sound card, or SCSI adapter 372 Glossary for your computer’s main memory. See also memory. Compare ROM random access memory—See RAM read-only memory—See ROM software—See program. Compare hardware software Standby Suspend system 374 Glossary World Wide Web (www) Index 376 Index Index 378 Index Page 380 Index Page 382 Index