Toshiba M40 user manual Delete, Glossary-5

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compatibility: 1) The ability of one computer to accept and process data in the same manner as another computer without modifying the data or the media upon which it is being trans- ferred. 2) the ability of one device to connect to or communicate with another system or component.

components: Elements or parts (of a system) which make up the whole (system).

computer program: A set of instruc- tions written for a computer that enable it to achieve a desired result.

computer system: A combination of hardware, software, firmware, and peripheral components assembled to process data into useful information.

configuration: The specific compo- nents in your system (such as the ter- minal, printer, and disk drives) and the settings that define how your system works. You use the Hardware Setup, MaxTime or HW Setup program to control your system configuration.

control keys: A key or sequence of keys you enter from the keyboard to initiate a particular function within a program.

controller: Built-in hardware and soft- ware that controls the functions of a specific internal or peripheral device (e.g. keyboard controller).

co-processor:A circuit built into the processor that is dedicated to intensive math calculations.

CPS: Characters per second. Typically used to indicate the transmission speed of a printer.

CPU: Central processing unit. The portion of the computer that interprets and executes instructions.

CRT: Cathode Ray Tube. A vacuum tube in which beams projected on a fluorescent screen-producing luminous spots. An example is the television set.

cursor: A small, blinking rectangle or line that indicates the current position on the display screen.

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data: Information that is factual, mea- surable or statistical that a computer can process, store, or retrieve.

data bits: A data communications parameter controlling the number of bits (binary digits) used to make up a byte. If data bits = 7 the computer can generate 128 unique characters. If data bits = 8 the computer can generate 256 unique characters.

DC: Direct Current. Electric current that flows in one direction. This type of power is usually supplied by batter- ies.

default: The parameter value automat- ically selected by the system when you or the program do not provide instruc- tions. Also called a preset value.

delete: To remove data from a disk or other data storage device. Synonymous with erase.

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