Toshiba Satellite 2430-301 - Manual (Page 214)

Glossary
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non-system disk: A formatted diskette (floppy disk) you can use to store
programs and data but you cannot use to start the computer. See
system disk.
non-volatile memory: Memory, usually read-only (ROM), that is capable
of permanently storing information. Turning the computer’s power
off does not alter data stored in non-volatile memory.
numeric keypad overlay: A feature that allows you to use certain keys on
the keyboard to perform numeric entry, or to control cursor and
page movement.
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OCR: Optical Character Recognition (reader). A technique or device that
uses laser or visible light to identify characters and input them into
a storage device.
OCR wand: A device that reads, using an optical device, hand written or
machine printed symbols into a computer. See also OCR.
on-line state: A functional state of a peripheral device when it is ready to
receive or transmit data.
operating system: A group of programs that controls the basic operation
of a computer. Operating system functions include interpreting
programs, creating data files, and controlling the transmission and
receipt (input/output) of data to and from memory and peripheral
devices.
output: The results of a computer operation. Output commonly indicates
data 1) printed on paper, 2) displayed at a terminal, 3) sent through
the serial port of internal modem, or 4) stored on some magnetic
media.