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Glossary pop-up menu A list of options that pops up when you right-click an icon on the desktop or taskbar, the vacant part of the desktop, a selection in a document, or a file in Windows Explorer. See also right-click. processor Short for microprocessor. The brains of the computer. See also microprocessor. product key A unique series of letters and numbers that is assigned to each software package you buy. You are asked to enter the product key when you install the software. When you register the software, you transmit the product key to the manufacturer to enter in a customer database. Later, when you call for technical support, you are asked for the product key. The technician matches it against the database to determine whether you qualify for support. You should keep a record of all product keys to protect your investment. They are comparable to the serial numbers on hardware. See also software. program Software that you install on a computer for word processing, drawing, manipulating photos, reconciling your bank statement, calculating your taxes, composing music, or playing games. It is occasionally referred to as an application. See also software. Q QuikDock A device that provides ports for external devices, allowing you to "dock" and remove your notebook while your hardware remains connected to the QuikDock. (Available on selected models only.) Users Guide 15

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Glossary
Users Guide
15
pop-up menu
A list of options
that pops up when you
right-click an icon on the
desktop or taskbar, the vacant
part of the desktop, a selection in
a document, or a file in Windows
Explorer. See also
right-click.
processor
Short for
microprocessor. The brains of
the computer.
See also
microprocessor.
product key
A unique series of
letters and numbers that is
assigned to each software
package you buy. You are asked
to enter the product key when
you install the software. When
you register the software, you
transmit the product key to the
manufacturer to enter in a
customer database. Later, when
you call for technical support,
you are asked for the product
key. The technician matches it
against the database to
determine whether you qualify
for support. You should keep a
record of all product keys to
protect your investment. They
are comparable to the serial
numbers on hardware.
See also
software.
program
Software that you
install on a computer for word
processing, drawing,
manipulating photos,
reconciling your bank statement,
calculating your taxes,
composing music, or playing
games. It is occasionally
referred to as an application.
See also
software.
Q
QuikDock
A device that
provides ports for external
devices, allowing you to “dock”
and remove your notebook while
your hardware remains
connected to the QuikDock.
(Available on selected
models only.)