Toshiba Qosmio X300 Series User Manual page 219

F
file — A collection of related information, saved on disk with a unique
file allocation table (FAT) — The section of a disk that keeps track of
file name — A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a
file extension — The three characters following the period (pronounced
folder — Also called directory. A container for organizing files saved to
format — (verb) To prepare a blank disk for use with the computer's
frontside bus — The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the
function keys — The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on
G
ground — A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are
H
hard disk — A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that
hardware — The physical components of a computer system. Compare
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name. A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a
document. See also document.
the location of files stored on the disk.
particular folder. It consists of two parts: the actual name and the file
name extension. See also file extension.
"dot") at the end of a file name. The extension indicates the type of
file. Examples are .exe for program files and .hlp for help files. See
also file name.
a disk. A folder is symbolized on screen by a graphical image (icon)
of a file folder. A folder can contain files and other folders.
operating system. Formatting creates a structure on the disk so the
operating system can write information to the disk or read
information from it.
computer's main memory. Also called "system bus." See also bus.
the keyboard. Their function is determined by the operating system
and/or individual programs.
connected. It has a potential of zero (0) volts, is connected to the
earth, and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit.
can be magnetically coded with data. Hard disks hold much more
information than diskettes and are used for long-term storage of
programs and data. The primary (or only) hard disk in a computer is
usually fixed, but some computers have secondary hard disks that
are removable.
software.
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