Winbook X2 manual Atapi AT Attachment Packet Interface, Bios Basic Input/Output System, Bit, Boot

Glossary

ATAPI (AT Attachment Packet Interface)

This set of protocols allows your CD-ROM/R/RW or DVD drives to function using the IDE interface of your WinBook notebook.

BIOS (Basic Input/Output System)

This is the way in which your computer sends and receives very low-level instructions to and from your hardware equipment (such as your keyboard). You do not use the BIOS, but Windows (and DOS) uses the BIOS as a way of communicating with your equipment.

Bit

A bit (or Binary digit) is the smallest unit of information used by a computer. Eight bits make up a byte. Abbreviated with a small b.

Boot

The process of turning on a computer and loading the operating system (Windows) that controls the computer. A “cold” boot is when you turn on the computer. A “warm” boot is when you reset the computer (with the [Alt]+[Ctrl]+[Del] combination or by having Windows restart the computer from the Shut Down menu).

Browser or Web Browser

A program which allows a user access to the World Wide Web. The browser is able to read and use the HTML language of the World Wide Web, as well as to view the pictures or videos or play the audio images stored on the World Wide Web pages. Not all browsers can read all pages accurately and completely. Check the documentation that came with your browser to ascertain its capabilities.

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