Toshiba F25Series - Manual (Page 335)

335 Glossary
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pixel—Short for “picture element.” The smallest dot that can be
produced on a screen or printer.
Plug and Play—Generally, refers to the computer’s ability to
automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices.
When capitalized, refers to a standard that, when followed by a
device manufacturer, allows a PC to configure itself automatically to
work with the device.
pointing device—Any device, such as the TouchPad or a mouse, that
enables you to move the cursor on the screen.
port—A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for
connection to a network or a peripheral device.
processor—See central processing unit (CPU).
program—A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer. The
general classes of programs (also called software) are operating
system, application, and utility. See also operating system,
application, utility.
properties—The attributes of an object or device. For example, the
properties of a file include the file’s type, size, and creation date.
R RAM (random access memory)—Volatile memory that can be written
to as well as read. By volatile, we mean that information in RAM is
lost when you turn off your computer. This type of memory is used
for your computer’s main memory. See also memory. Compare
ROM.
random access memory—See RAM.
read-only memory—See ROM.
reboot—See boot, restart.
removable disk—A disk that can be removed from a disk drive. A
diskette is one example of a removable disk.
resolution—A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be
produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. For a printer,
resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a screen, it is
expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and
vertically.