Dell Latitude C610 User Manual

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programs and computer functions, such as the clock, volume control, and print status.

T

text editor -

A program that is used to create and edit files that contain only text; for example, Windows

Notepad uses a text editor. Text editors do not usually provide word wrap or formatting functionality (the
option to underline, change fonts, and so on).

travel module -

A plastic device designed to fit inside the module bay and reduce the weight of the

computer.

U

UPS -

uninterruptible power supply

A backup power source used when the electrical power fails or drops to an unacceptable voltage level. A UPS
keeps a computer running when there is no electrical power. UPS systems typically provide surge
suppression and may also provide voltage regulation. Small UPS systems provide battery power for a few
minutes to enable you to shut down your computer.

URL -

uniform resource locator

A website address.

USB -

Universal Serial Bus

A hardware interface for a low-speed device such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner,
set of speakers, or printer. Devices are plugged directly into a 4-pin socket on your computer or into a multi-
port hub that plugs into your computer. USB devices can be connected and disconnected while the computer
is turned on and they can also be daisy-chained together.

UXGA -

ultra extended graphics array

A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1600 x 1200.

V

video controller -

The circuitry on a video card or on the system board (in computers with an integrated

video controller) that provides the video capabilities-in combination with the monitor-for your computer.

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