Cingular X-C 6250 Pro (300) User Manual

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Appendix C. Glossary

79-0030-001 11 January 2001

MaxBright A feature available on the 10.4-inch color display that

intensifies the backlight to its maximum brightness. Pressing

FN+F1

toggles MaxBright on and off.

megabytes (MB) A unit of memory measurement equal to

approximately one million bytes (1,048,576 bytes).

megahertz (MHz) A measurement of electrical frequency equal to one

million cycles per second.

microphone Using the microphone allows a user to talk to another

person.

Microsoft Windows NT An operating environment used on IBM-

compatible computers that provides users with graphical windows in

which to do their work. All Windows applications have consistent

features such as command menus, windows, and dialog boxes.

mouse pointer and buttons On the mobile computer, the integrated

mouse pointer is located directly below the spacebar on the keyboard.

The left and right mouse buttons are located on either side of the

mouse pointer.

MS-DOS (Command Prompt) Microsoft Disk Operating System. The

standard, single-user operating system of IBM-compatible computers.

Nickel Metal Hydride battery (NiMH) The standard types of

rechargeable batteries used in the mobile computer.

on/off light The left-most light on the indicator panel, this light

illuminates when you turn on the mobile computer; it also blinks to let

you know the battery is getting low.

online help A help utility available on-screen while you are using an

application.

operating system A set of programs that manage the overall operation

of the computer.

parallel port A port that can be used to connect a printer.

PC card A self-contained, credit card-sized device that can be used to

store programs, data, or to expand the capabilities of your computer.

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