Glossary – Dell LATITUDE C510 User Manual
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AC -
alternating current
The form of electricity that powers your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable into an
electrical outlet.
ACPI -
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
A Microsoft® Windows® operating system utility that can be set up to put a computer in standby or
hibernate mode to conserve battery or electrical power.
AGP -
accelerated graphics port
A dedicated graphics port that allows system memory to be used for video-related tasks. AGP delivers a
smooth, true-color video image because of the faster interface between the video circuitry and the system
memory.
antivirus software -
A program designed to identify, quarantine, and/or delete a virus from your
computer.
APR -
advanced port replicator
A device that integrates a portable computer into a desktop environment and includes a network adapter
that enables you to connect the computer to a network.
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backup -
A copy of a program or data file on a floppy disk, tape, CD, or hard drive. As a precaution, you
should back up the data files on your hard drive regularly.
battery -
An internal power source used to operate portable computers when not connected to an AC
adapter and an electrical outlet.
BIOS -
basic input/output system