COMPUTERS by 4 Avengers https://padlet.com/4avengers_ckuu/zzgk0xzhxczn Unit 15 en-us 2018-06-05 16:39:12 UTC 2026-02-03 13:08:14 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Condos.png Printer (n) 4avengers_ckuu https://padlet.com/4avengers_ckuu/zzgk0xzhxczn/wish/265687422 /ˈprɪn.tər/
a machine that is connected to a computer and prints onto paper using ink

Ex: a bubblejet/ dot matrix/ laser printer  ]]> 2018-06-05 16:41:23 UTC https://padlet.com/4avengers_ckuu/zzgk0xzhxczn/wish/265687422 Plug (n) 4avengers_ckuu https://padlet.com/4avengers_ckuu/zzgk0xzhxczn/wish/265688042 /plʌɡ/
a small plastic or rubber object with two or three metal pins, attached to the end of a wire on a piece of electrical equipment and pushed into a special opening in a wall to connect the equipment to a supply of electricity

Ex: a three-pin/two-pin plug
      to fit/change a plug
      If a plug is wired incorrectly, it can be dangerous.

]]> 2018-06-05 16:44:09 UTC https://padlet.com/4avengers_ckuu/zzgk0xzhxczn/wish/265688042 Manual (n) 4avengers_ckuu https://padlet.com/4avengers_ckuu/zzgk0xzhxczn/wish/265688709  /ˈmæn.ju.əl/
a book that gives you practical instructions on how to do something or how to use something, such as a machine

Ex: a DIY manual
      The computer comes with a 600-page instruction manual. ]]> 2018-06-05 16:47:16 UTC https://padlet.com/4avengers_ckuu/zzgk0xzhxczn/wish/265688709 Socket (n) 4avengers_ckuu https://padlet.com/4avengers_ckuu/zzgk0xzhxczn/wish/265688989 /ˈsɒk.ɪt/
the part of a piece of equipment, especially electrical equipment, into which another part fits

Ex: an electrical socket, a light socket.
      He had forgotten to plug the television into the mains socket.
      The air freshener plugs into a car's lighter socket. ]]> 2018-06-05 16:48:28 UTC https://padlet.com/4avengers_ckuu/zzgk0xzhxczn/wish/265688989 Guarantee (n) 4avengers_ckuu https://padlet.com/4avengers_ckuu/zzgk0xzhxczn/wish/265689511 /ˌɡær.ənˈtiː/
a promise that something will be done or will happen, especially a written promise by a company to repair or change a product that develops a fault within a particular period of time

Ex: The system costs £99.95 including shipping and handling and a twelve-month guarantee.
      The TV comes with/has a two-year guarantee.
       a money-back guarantee ]]> 2018-06-05 16:50:21 UTC https://padlet.com/4avengers_ckuu/zzgk0xzhxczn/wish/265689511 Connect (v) 4avengers_ckuu https://padlet.com/4avengers_ckuu/zzgk0xzhxczn/wish/265689959 /kəˈnekt/
to join or be joined with something else

Ex: Can I connect my printer to your computer?
      Where does the stove connect (up) to the electricity? ]]> 2018-06-05 16:52:03 UTC https://padlet.com/4avengers_ckuu/zzgk0xzhxczn/wish/265689959 Bulletin board or "notice board" 4avengers_ckuu https://padlet.com/4avengers_ckuu/zzgk0xzhxczn/wish/265690214 /ˈbʊl.ə.tɪn ˌbɔːd/ 
  • a place on a computer system where users can read messages and add their own
  • a board on a wall on which notices can be put
Ex: I've put the list of players up on the bulletin board.
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