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Glossary
Reinstall Refers to reinstalling software, drivers, and other components into the computer.  Also refers to 
reinstallation of the entire operating system.  This operation is conducted when software or 
other components no longer work properly.
z In this computer, Windows can be completely reinstalled by using the Product Recovery 
DVD-ROM.
Resolution (display)  A measure of the fineness of display output.  The number of display points on a screen is 
expressed as “horizontal x vertical”.  A screen with a larger number of display points (a higher 
resolution) can show more information.
Right Click Pressing the right button quickly on the mouse and releasing it.  The menu that appears when 
a right click is executed differs depending on the application software, but in many cases a part 
of the menu bar (shortcut menu) is displayed.
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Safe Mode A startup mode used when a problem occurs in the computer and Windows does not start up 
properly.  Icons and other images are displayed in magnified form on the screen, and a 
message indicates that the computer has been started up in Safe Mode.  This means the 
computer has been started up using only a minimal amount of required functions, with most 
other extended functions inoperative.  This allows for checking problem causes, as well as 
system recovery.
z When starting this computer, hold down the 
F8
 key when the [Panasonic] boot screen 
disappears, and release your finger when the Windows Advanced Options Menu is 
displayed.
Screen Saver A function by which the screen is turned off, or a video or still image is displayed when the 
computer is on but not in use for a specified period of time.
Scrolling Moving the display contents up or down, or right or left, when all of the information displayed in 
a window (e.g., text or an image) cannot be contained in a single screen.
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