Dell LATITUDE C510 - Manual (Page 168)

programs and computer functions, such as the clock, volume control, and print status.
T
text editor - A program that is used to create and edit files that contain only text; for example, Windows
Notepad uses a text editor. Text editors do not usually provide word wrap or formatting functionality (the
option to underline, change fonts, and so on).
travel module - A plastic device designed to fit inside the module bay and reduce the weight of the
computer.
U
UPS - uninterruptible power supply
A backup power source used when the electrical power fails or drops to an unacceptable voltage level. A UPS
keeps a computer running when there is no electrical power. UPS systems typically provide surge
suppression and may also provide voltage regulation. Small UPS systems provide battery power for a few
minutes to enable you to shut down your computer.
URL - uniform resource locator
A website address.
USB - Universal Serial Bus
A hardware interface for a low-speed device such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner,
set of speakers, or printer. Devices are plugged directly into a 4-pin socket on your computer or into a multi-
port hub that plugs into your computer. USB devices can be connected and disconnected while the computer
is turned on and they can also be daisy-chained together.
UXGA - ultra extended graphics array
A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1600 x 1200.
V
video controller - The circuitry on a video card or on the system board (in computers with an integrated
video controller) that provides the video capabilities-in combination with the monitor-for your computer.