Glossary - Hitachi SA200 Series Manual

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Glossary

AC adapter
A device used for converting and supplying power to the
laptop from a wall AC outlet.
Audio line-in jack
Used to connect a line from the audio output of peripheral
devices such as a CD or cassette player.
back up
To copy programs and data from the hard disk or floppy disk
onto floppy disks or other storage systems. Backup copies
can be used to restore the original programs and data if they
are damaged or lost.
battery pack
A battery power source which can be installed in the laptop to
enable operations without using power from an AC outlet.
Fully charged, the battery pack should last approximately 2 to
4 hours, depending on operating conditions.
boot
The process of loading the initializing program into a
computer.
computer virus
A hazardous computer program that can infect the laptop
through a network or floppy disk and damage data.
default
A value assumed by the system for any parameter in the
absence of a specific value input by the user.
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