Toshiba 8000 User Manual page 281

system prompt: 1) Text indicating that the operating system is ready for
you to enter a command. You can enter an operating-system
command or start a program from a system prompt. With some
programs, you can access the system prompt and start another
program without exiting the first one. 2) Synonym for the MS-DOS
prompt.
terminate-and-stay-resident (TSR): A type of program, also called
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memory resident, that stays in memory even when you aren't using
it.
universal serial bus (USB): A peripheral expansion standard that
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supports a data transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps for peripherals such as
keyboards, pointing devices and monitors. USB peripherals have a
single standard for cabling and connectors. USB allows hot
swapping of peripherals.
upload: To send a file to another computer through a modem. See also
download.
upper memory area (UMA): The area of memory between 640 KB and 1
MB. This area, used mostly for video memory and other system
functions, also contains small blocks of memory (upper memory
blocks) that the computer can use for device drivers and other
memory resident programs.
upper memory block (UMB): Continuous regions of the upper memory
area into which the computer may load programs and device
drivers.
utility: A computer program that lets you modify how certain aspects of
your computer function. Utilities differ from applications because
you don't use them to do real work—they just make your life easier.
Different utilities manage your fonts, compress files and check for
viruses. MaxTime and Hardware Setup are examples of utilities.
volatile memory: Random Access Memory (RAM) that stores
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information while it is connected to a power source. If the battery
discharges, the information will be lost.
warm boot: Restarting the computer without turning it off. See also boot,
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restart.
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