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Glossary Terms: Z
- Zip disks
- Scratch–resistant storage device with from 120 to 250 MB (and growing) of data storage. Zip disks read and write information quickly and can be used to store PowerPoint® presentations, large spreadsheets, and graphic–heavy reports. Must be read on a Zip drive.
- Zip drive
- A device that reads Zip disks, which hold 100 to 200MB of data and can serve as backup storage for files, images, photos and other important documents. Zip drives can be internal or external to a computer. Portable and durable, Zip disks allow for easy sharing and transport of data.
- Zoom
- The ability to change the picture size without physically moving the projector. Zooming in allows you to show a smaller image at a higher magnification, while zooming out allows you to show a larger area at a lower magnification.