initial settings

[ɪˈnɪʃəl ˈsɛtɪŋz]
nounpl: initial settings
configurações iniciais
1. The default or starting configuration parameters of a software application, device, or system before any user modifications
The software was reset to its initial settings.
O software foi redefinido para suas configurações iniciais.
2. The preset values established by a manufacturer or developer that determine how a device or program operates when first installed or powered on
You can change the initial settings in the preferences menu.
Você pode alterar as configurações iniciais no menu de preferências.
3. The baseline or default configuration from which modifications or customizations can be made
The initial settings provide a standard user experience.
As configurações iniciais proporcionam uma experiência padrão do usuário.
The term 'initial settings' is widely used in tech-savvy communities in both the USA and Brazil. In corporate and educational contexts in Brazil, 'configurações iniciais' is the standard professional terminology. The concept is particularly important in IT support and user training contexts where resetting devices to their initial settings is a common troubleshooting solution.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
default settingsdefault configurationfactory settingspreset settingsstartup settings
Antonyms / Antônimos
custom settingsmodified settingsuser preferences

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
configurações iniciais
Most common and widely used term in Brazil
São Paulo
configurações iniciais
Standard usage in business and tech sectors
Rio de Janeiro
configurações iniciais
Standard usage, sometimes informally called 'ajustes padrão'
Portugal
configurações iniciais
Same terminology used; alternative 'definições iniciais' also acceptable

Related Words

configurationpreferencesoptionsparametersdefault valuessetup

Related Idioms & Phrases

reset to initial settings
restore initial settings
revert to initial settings
voltar às configurações iniciais
restaurar as configurações iniciais
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