volatile memory
Storage media that loses its data when system power is
turned off. Standard memory and memory that you add to
the Versa are volatile memory. See nonvolatile memory.
W
warm boot
Process of resetting the computer without turning off the
power through keyboard input (pressing
,
, and
Ctrl
Alt
Del
keys simultaneously). The system returns to an initial or
arbitrarily selected condition.
waveform
A graphic representation of a sound wave as displayed on
an oscilloscope, which converts sound waves into electronic
signals.
write
To record or store information to a storage device.
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