Glossary
G.5
Desktop
The desktop is the primary workspace of your Windows 98 operating sys-
tem. It contains icons (representing programs and applications), desktop
components, application windows and dialog boxes.
DC (Direct Current)
The AC Adapter changes AC from a wall socket to lower voltage DC, and
inputs the DC into the WinBook XL2 to charge the rechargeable batteries
which power the WinBook XL2.
Defragmenting
A process by which files on a disk that have been broken up and stored
at various places on the disk (due to space limitations) are put back
together and stored in one piece. This process helps speed up the retrieval
of information from the disk.
Diskette
A small disk used to store information outside the computer. A diskette is
accessed through a diskette drive. Diskettes have relatively small capacity
compared to a hard drive.
DMA (Direct Memory Access)
DMA allows data to be moved directly to RAM, without passing through
the processor. This speeds up processing time.
DOS (Disk Operating System)
Prior to Windows 98, DOS was the primary operating system for Intel-
based computer systems (often with Windows 3.x running as a graphic
interface over DOS). Some programs (including many games and educa-
tional programs) you have or buy might still run in the DOS mode.
D
Summary of Contents for XL2
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Page 6: ...Table of Contents 6 Table of Contents ...
Page 11: ...Preface v ...
Page 13: ...Chapter One Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 1 ...
Page 40: ...Chapter Two Basic Computing Chapter 2 Basic Computing 2 1 ...
Page 60: ...Chapter Three Mobile Computing Chapter 3 Mobile Computing 3 1 ...
Page 80: ...Chapter Four Desktop Operation Chapter 4 Desktop Operation 4 1 ...
Page 98: ...Chapter 4 Desktop Operation 4 19 ...
Page 99: ...Chapter Five PC Cards PCMCIA Chapter 5 PC Cards PCMCIA 5 1 ...
Page 113: ...Chapter Six Video Settings Chapter 6 Video Settings 6 1 ...
Page 123: ...Chapter Seven Upgrading Chapter 7 Upgrading 7 1 ...
Page 135: ...7 13 Chapter 7 Upgrading ...
Page 160: ...Chapter Nine Troubleshooting Chapter 9 Troubleshooting 9 1 ...
Page 187: ...Glossary Glossary G 1 ...
Page 204: ...Index Index I 1 ...
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