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screen saver [1 record]

Record 1 2006-02-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
  • Computer Graphics
DEF

A utility program core resident that blanks the screen or produce various types of figures, after a specified number of minutes without keyboard activity. Usually, pressing any key restores the screen.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
  • Infographie
DEF

Programme résidant qui éteint l'écran ou affiche certaines images (suivant le programme), lorsque l'utilisateur ne se sert pas de l'ordinateur pendant un nombre établi de minutes. Il suffit d'appuyer sur n'importe quelle touche pour rallumer l'écran et récupérer son contenu.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Programas y programación (Informática)
  • Gráficos de computadora
DEF

Programa informático diseñado para variar la imagen que aparece en el monitor, evitando así que éste se deteriore.

OBS

salvapantallas: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial.

Key term(s)
  • protector de pantalla
  • ahorro de pantallas
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