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Glossary information processing system are organized and interconnected. (2) The physical and logical arrangement of devices and programs that make up a data processing system. (3) The devices and programs that make up a system, subsystem, or network. EMS. Expanded memory specification. FAQ. Frequently asked questions. fax. (1) Facsimile machine. (2) A transmitted document from a facsimile machine. CRT. Cathode ray tube display. device driver. (1) A file that contains the code needed to use an attached device. Operating system loads device drivers for screens, (2) A program that enables a computer to communicate with a specific peripheral device-for example, a printer, a video disc player, or a CD drive. (3) A collection of subroutines that control the interface between I/O device adapters and processors. DIMM. Dual inline memory module. directory. A type of file containing the names and controlling information for other files or other directories. DMA. Direct memory access. The transfer of data between memory and input/output units without processor intervention. double-click. To press and release a mouse button twice within a time frame defined by the user, without moving the pointer off the choice. ECP. Extended Capability Port. EGA. Enhanced graphics adapter. EIA. Electronics Industries Association. fixed disk. In personal computing, fixed disk is synonymous with hard disk. Flash memory. Electrically rewritable storage. folder. A file used to store and organize documents. fuel gauge. An indicator on the screen that constantly shows the current power status of the battery pack. HHR. Half-horizontal resolution. hibernation. One of the power-saving methods that stores data and applications running in the computer's memory on the hard disk. During hibernation, the computer is automatically turned off to save power. When power is turned on again, the computer immediately restores the same data and applications as when hibernation started, without restarting the operating system. high-resolution mode. Video resolutions that are greater than 640 by 480 pels. icon. A graphic symbol, displayed on a screen, that a user can point to with a pointing device such as a TrackPoint III or mouse to select a particular function or software application. EIA-232D. An EIA interface standard that defines the physical, electronic, and functional characteristics of an interface line that connects a communication device and associated workstation. It uses a 25-pin connector and an unbalanced line voltage. IDE. Integrated device electronics. IR. Infrared. ISA. Industry standard architecture. Glossary 157