Acorn A3010 User Manual

Glossary
Econet — This is a means of connecting two or more computers together so that they can
communicate with each other and share information. It is a type of Local Area Network
(LAN) produced by Acorn. Contact your supplier for details.
eject — Press the disc eject button to eject a floppy disc.
Ethernet — Another type of LAN, developed by Xerox Corporation.
expansion card — An extra PCB fitted to your computer that will make it more versatile
and powerful. Expansion cards are available from your supplier.
file — A collection of information bundled together and given a name to identify it. For
instance, a letter written on a word processor, a program, a palette definition.
file access — Controls who else can look at or change any of your files if your computer is
connected to a network (like Econet or Ethernet).
file locks — Prohibit other users on a network from looking at or changing your files, and
prevent you from accidentally deleting files you have protected.
Filer menu Menu displayed when you click Menu over a directory display.
filing system — (e.g. ADFS) –A logical and structured way of storing and manipulating files.
See the RISC OS 3 User Guide for more information.
floppy discs — Removable discs for storing information. Your computer uses 3.5 inch
floppy discs.
fonts — Typefaces that the computer uses (e.g. Homerton, Trinity). Some are permanently
stored in the computer's ROM, and some are in !Fonts. You can buy extra fonts.
format — Formatting a disc prepares it to receive information from the computer.
function keys — Set of keys along the top of the keyboard. What they do depends on which
application you are using.
hard disc — A storage device fitted permanently inside the computer. Can hold much more
information than a floppy disc.
high density floppy disc — Floppy disc capable of holding 1600KB of information when
formatted under ADFS (1440KB under MSDOS).
icon bar — Strip along the lower edge of the desktop showing icons for devices and
applications currently accessible from the computer's memory.
icons — Small pictures representing applications, devices, files, directories and so on.
input focus When the input focus is on a particular file's window, you can alter that file (
type in text, add graphics etc). The title bar and other icons on the window will
change colour.
joystick — A hand-held device used to control the computer when playing games.
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Acorn A3010 Specifications

General

Brand	Acorn
Model	A3010
Category	Desktop
Language	English