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FAT (File Allocation Table): A table held on floppy or hard disc that tells the operating system the location of data and what order it is stored in. Using 16 bit addresses it can only support disc sizes of up to 2 GB while FAT32 uses 32 bit addresses and supports hard disc sizes of up to 2 TB (2 terabytes).  

Feature phone: A mobile phone that has added features beyond those of voice and SMS messaging, such as WAP-enabled phones, or those with PDA attributes.

File: Your letters and spreadsheets are stored as files in the computer's memory or hard disk.  

FireWire(Macintosh), iLink(Sony): A highspeed serial bus developed by Apple and Texas instruments that allows for the connection of up to 63 devices. Also known as IEEE 1394 standard. IEEE 1394b provides speed of 800, 1600 and 3200 Mbits/sec.

Floppy Drive: The most common removable storage solution, it's also ideal for copying small amount of data or files. Storage is 1.44 MB. Larger capacity floppies are available but they will not work in a standard floppy disk drive.  

Fuse Protection of the Notebook: A current and temperature fuse provided inside the battery pack to insure that your battery does not damage your notebook in case other devices fail during periods of severe overcharge or short circuit.