NEC Versa 2700 User Manual page 179

function key
The set of keys on the keyboard (usually F1 through F12)
that let you get help and error message information or
quickly select frequently used commands.
H
hard disk
A rigid magnetic storage device that provides fast access to
stored data.
hardware
The electrical and mechanical parts from which a computer
is made.
hertz
(Hz) A unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second.
hot key
Combination of two or three keys (such as
you press simultaneously for a particular function.
I
input/output
(I/O) The process of transferring data between the computer
and external devices.
IDE
Intelligent Drive Electronics. A hard disk drive type that has
controller electronics built into the drive and delivers high
throughput.
Infrared technology
A method of transmitting data from one device to another
without using cables. The data is transmitted using infrared
light waves.
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