NEC VERSA LX Manual page 199

FM synthesis
A technique for synthesizing sound that uses a combination of modulated
sine waves to produce different waveforms.
function key
The set of keys on the keyboard (usually F1 through F12) that let you get
help and error message information or quickly select frequently used
commands.
H
hard disk
A rigid magnetic storage device that provides fast access to stored data.
hardware
The electrical and mechanical parts from which a computer is made.
hertz
(Hz) A unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second.
hot key
Combination of two or three keys that you press simultaneously for a
particular function.
I
input/output
(I/O) The process of transferring data between the computer and external
devices.
IDE
Intelligent Drive Electronics. A hard disk drive type that has controller
electronics built into the drive and delivers high throughput.
infrared
Technology that uses infrared waves to communicate data between the IR-
equipped devices without the use of cables. the port on the NEC Versa is
Infrared Data Association (IrDA) compatible.
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