Texas Instruments TravelMate 2000 - Manual (Page 191)

Glossary
file - A group of organized data assembled for one particular purpose, considered as one unit, and stored in permanent
off line storage, such as a drive or tape.
filenarne - A name that distinguishes one Me from another; may consist of alphabetical characters, numeric characters,
or a combination of both.
firmware - Software that is built into the hardware of a system and controls the functions of the hardware.
fixed disk drive - Same as hard disk drive.
floppy diskette - A flexible, flat, circular medium that magnetically records and provides access to stored data. It is
divided into concentric circular tracks and wedge-shaped sectors. The diskette is sealed in a protective square
envelope that is lined with a soft material that cleans as the diskette rotates. The cover has several openings and
notches to accommodate the drive.
floppy drive - A device that rotates a floppy diskette to allow storage or retreival of data by using read-write heads.
formatting - Preparation of various types of magnetic media to accept data. For example, before you can use
diskettes, track and sector information must be set for the controller. After the diskette is formatted, it can be used for
normal input-output and retrieval operations.
function keys - Keys that perform editing functions in MSDOS (see your MS-DOS User's Manual) and have
application-defined functions at other times. Refer to your Battery PRO
TM and Productivity Software User's Manual
for functions assigned to these keys.
graphics - Visual patterns displayed on the screen or produced on a printer; usually formed by patterns of dots.
hard disk drive - A combination of a drive mechanism and permanently sealed storage medium; capable of storing
large amounts of information.
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