Toshiba PX30 - A Series User Manual page 137

non-system disk
that cannot be used to start the computer. Compare
system disk
O
online
information being read from your own computer's
internal storage drive, such as online documentation or
online Help, or to information coming from another
company on a company network or the Internet.
operating system
the computer works. Examples of operating systems are
the Windows Vista
operating systems.
optical disc drive
discs on which information is recorded digitally, and
uses a laser to read data, music, or videos.
P
palette
password
to verify his or her identity to the computer or the
network.
PC Card
increase the capabilities of computers. PC Cards
provide functions such as modem, fax/modem, hard
disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI
adapter.
peripheral
attached to the computer and controlled by the
computer's CPU.
—Short for "picture element." The smallest dot that can
pixel
be produced on a screen or printer.
Plug and Play
to automatically configure itself to work with peripheral
devices. When capitalized, refers to a standard that,
when followed by a device manufacturer, allows a
computer to configure itself automatically to work with
the device.
—A disk for storing applications and data
.
—Available through the computer. Online may refer to
—A set of applications that controls how
—A drive which reads plastic coated
color palette
—See
—A unique string of characters entered by a user
—A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to
—Any device, such as a printer or joystick, that is
—Generally, refers to the computer's ability
® ®
, Windows 7, and Windows 8
.
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