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Trans fer—To move files or data from one location to another.
UUniversal Serial Bus (USB)—USB is a serial bus that supports data
transfer. USB allows hot swapping of peripherals. See also bus, hot
swapping, serial.
unmount—To prepare the external storage media for removal from the
device.
upload—To send a file to another computer through a modem or
network. See also download.
USB—See Universal Serial Bus (USB).
USB Flash drive—A small, portable flash memory card that plugs into
the tablet’s USB port and functions as a portable hard drive. They
are smaller and more durable than an external hard drive because
they do not contain any internal moving parts, but have less storage
capacity. See also Universal Serial Bus (USB).
utility—A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused
operation or solve a specific problem. Utilities are often related to
computer system management.
WWallpaper—is a background image downloaded from the Web or
chosen from the Gallery (pictures taken with the camera, or still
images included with the system). A live wallpaper is an animated
scene or maybe a map that centers on the current location.
Web—See World Wide Web.
Widget—A miniature app that can be placed on a Home screen.
Touching the icon opens the application. Many of these include
a clock, a music player, and the Google™ Search bar. See also
icon.
Wi-Fi®—A registered trademark term of the Wi-Fi Alliance that stands
for Wireless Fidelity, and is another term for the communication
protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless
communication components.
World Wide Web (www)—The worldwide network of Web sites linked
together over the Internet. A user of the Web can jump from site to
site regardless of the location of the tablet hosting the site. See also
Internet.