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Embedded numeric keypad
See Numeric keypad.
FDD
Floppy disk drive. See
Diskette drive.
File
A group of related pieces of information (sometimes called records or
entries) stored together on a disk. Text files consist of words and
sentences. Program files consist of codes, which computers use to
perform instructions.
Floppy disk
See Diskette.
Fn
A key provided on the computer’s keyboard to access alternate key
functions for the embedded numeric keypad, the and
keys, and the Suspend mode.
Format
To prepare a new disk (or erase an old one) so that it can store
information. Formatting a disk divides it into tracks and sectors and
creates addressable locations on it.
Frame buffer
The portion of the computer’s display memory that holds the contents
of a single Screen image. The VGA controller on the ActionNote
enables simultaneous dual Scan on the LCD screen and an external
monitor.
Graphics
Lines, angles, curves, and other non-alphanumeric data.
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