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processor—See
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
.
properties—The attributes of an object or device. For example,
the properties of a file include the file’s type, size, and
creation date.
R
RAM (Random Access Memory)—
Volatile
memory that can
be written to as well as read.
Volatile
here means that
information in RAM is lost when you turn off your tablet. This
type of memory is used for your tablet’s main memory. See
also
memory
.
Compare
ROM.
Random Access Memory—See
RAM.
Read-Only Memory—See
ROM.
reboot—See
boot
,
restart
.
removable disk—A disk that can be removed from a disk drive.
A Flash drive is one example of a removable disk.
resolution—A measure of the sharpness of the images that can
be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. For a
printer, resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a
screen, it is expressed as the number of pixels available
horizontally and vertically.
restart—Synonymous with reboot. To res et t he t ab le t by
reloading the operating system without turning the tablet off.
See also
boot
.
ROM (Read-Only Memory)—Non-volatile memory that can
be read but not written to.
Non-volatile
here means that
information in ROM remains whether or not the tablet is
receiving power. This type of memory is used to store your
tablet’s BIOS, which is essential instructions the tablet reads
when you start it up.
See also BIOS, memory. Compare
RAM.
S
Secure Digital (SD)—A small, portable, non-volatile memory
card used to store and transfer data between digital
products, providing encryption capability for content
security.
select—To highlight or otherwise specify text, data, or graphics
with the intent to perform some operation on it.
shortcut—See
Application shortcut
.
