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Appendix C. Glossary
79-0030-001 11 January 2001
MaxBright A feature available on the 10.4-inch color display that
intensifies the backlight to its maximum brightness. Pressing
FN+F1
toggles MaxBright on and off.
megabytes (MB) A unit of memory measurement equal to
approximately one million bytes (1,048,576 bytes).
megahertz (MHz) A measurement of electrical frequency equal to one
million cycles per second.
microphone Using the microphone allows a user to talk to another
person.
Microsoft Windows NT An operating environment used on IBM-
compatible computers that provides users with graphical windows in
which to do their work. All Windows applications have consistent
features such as command menus, windows, and dialog boxes.
mouse pointer and buttons On the mobile computer, the integrated
mouse pointer is located directly below the spacebar on the keyboard.
The left and right mouse buttons are located on either side of the
mouse pointer.
MS-DOS (Command Prompt) Microsoft Disk Operating System. The
standard, single-user operating system of IBM-compatible computers.
Nickel Metal Hydride battery (NiMH) The standard types of
rechargeable batteries used in the mobile computer.
on/off light The left-most light on the indicator panel, this light
illuminates when you turn on the mobile computer; it also blinks to let
you know the battery is getting low.
online help A help utility available on-screen while you are using an
application.
operating system A set of programs that manage the overall operation
of the computer.
parallel port A port that can be used to connect a printer.
PC card A self-contained, credit card-sized device that can be used to
store programs, data, or to expand the capabilities of your computer.