Toshiba L350 Manual

Glossary201
Ffile — A collection of related information, saved on disk with a unique 
name. A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a 
document. See also  document.
file allocation table (FAT)  — The section of a disk that keeps track of 
the location of files stored on the disk.
file name  — A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a 
particular folder. It consists of two parts: the actual name and the file 
name extension. See also  file extension.
file extension...

202Glossary
Hibernation — A feature of many Tosh iba notebook computers that 
saves to the hard disk the current state of your work, including all 
open files and programs, when you turn the computer off. When 
you turn on the computer again, you r work is returned to the same 
state it was when the computer was turned off. See also  Sleep, 
Suspend.
high-density diskette  — A 3.5-inch diskette that holds 1.44 MB of data. 
See also  diskette.
hot key  — (1) A feature in which certain keys in combination...

Glossary203
liquid crystal display (LCD) — A type of display that uses a liquid 
substance between two transparent electrode panels. When an 
electric current passes through the  electrodes, the molecules in the 
liquid form a crystalline pattern  that polarizes the light passing 
through it. A filter over the electrodes permits only non-polarized 
light to pass to the surface of the display, creating light and dark 
pixels.
load  — To move information from a st orage device (such as a hard disk) 
into...

204Glossary
Nnetwork — A collection of computers a nd associated devices that are 
connected by communications facilities. A network allows you to 
share data and peripheral devices, su ch as printers, with other users 
and to exchange  electronic mail.
non-interlaced  — A method of refreshing a  computer screen, in which 
each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans 
across and down the screen. Compare  interlaced.
non-system disk  — A disk for storing programs and data that cannot...

Glossary205
Plug and Play — Generally, refers to the computer’s ability to 
automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices. 
When capitalized, refers to a sta ndard that, when followed by a 
device manufacturer, allows a  computer to configure itself 
automatically to work with the device.
pointing device  — Any device, such as the TouchPad or a mouse, that 
enables you to move the cursor on the screen.
port  — A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for 
connection to a...

206Glossary
RJ11 — A modular connector used on most U.S. telephone systems and 
direct-connect modems. The RJ11 co nnector is a 6-wire connector.
ROM (read-only memory)  — Non-volatile memory that can be read 
but not written to.  Non-volatile here means that information in ROM 
remains whether or not the computer  is receiving power. This type 
of memory is used to store  your computer’s BIOS, which is 
essential instructions the comput er reads when you start it up. See 
also  BIOS, memory.  Compare...

Glossary207
Uuniversal serial bus (USB) — USB is a serial bus that supports a data 
transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps  (480 million bits per second). USB 
can connect up to 127 peripheral  devices through a single all-
purpose USB port. USB allows hot  swapping of peripherals. See 
also  bus, hot swapping, serial.
upload  — To send a file to another computer through a modem or 
network. See also  download.
USB — See universal serial bus (USB).
utility  — A computer program designed to perform a narrowly...

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Index
A
AC adaptor 43
AC power connecting adaptor
 44
accessories memory
 48
adding memory
 48, 49, 52, 53, 155
Alt keys
 77
Application Cards
 180
audio files
 118
audio features
 118
B
backing up files 76
battery changing
 103
charge indicator light
 45, 97
charge not lasting
 156
charging
 43, 45
conserving power
 100
disposal
 108
low charge
 99
monitoring power
 45, 97
not charging
 155 notifications
 100
power plan
 184
power plan hot key
 102
real-time clock (RTC)
 94
removing
 103
BIOS Setup...

209Index
computercaring for
 73
cleaning
 73
moving
 74
non-system disk or disk error  message
 149
not accessing disk drives
 148
running on battery power
 93
setting up
 41, 50
warning resume failure message
 
148
computer lock
 74
computing tips
 75
ConfigFree®
 142
connecting to a power source
 43
connection set up
 114
control buttons
 57
Ctrl keys
 77
D
desktop creating new icon
 111
major features
 111
desktop exploration
 110
desktop icons
 111
Device Manager
 153
checking properties
 153...

210Index
external display, adjusting 59
F
FAT (File Allocation Table) 159
file extensions
 82
file, backing up
 76
files backing up
 83
printing
 82
restoring
 84
saving
 81
Fn keys
 77
function keys
 78
H
hardware conflicts 152
resolving
 153
headphones using
 119
Help and Support Windows® operating system
 152
Hibernation mode
 63
configuring
 67
starting again from
 69
hot key display brightness
 188
Hibernation mode
 186
keyboard overlays
 192
Lock (Instant security)
 183
Output (Display switch)...