Toshiba Satellite A40 User Manual page 189

commands: Instructions you enter at the terminal keyboard that direct
communications: The means by which a computer transmits and
Compact Flash: A small removable mass storage device, designed with
compatibility: 1) The ability of one computer to accept and process data
components: Elements or parts (of a system) which make up the whole
computer program: A set of instructions written for a computer that
computer system: A combination of hardware, software, firmware, and
configuration: The specific components in your system (such as the
control keys: A key or sequence of keys you enter from the keyboard to
controller: Built in hardware and software that controls the functions of a
CPS: Characters per second. Typically used to indicate the transmission
CPU: Central processing unit. The portion of the computer that interprets
CRT: Cathode Ray Tube. A vacuum tube in which beams projected on a
cursor: A small, blinking rectangle or line that indicates the current
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the actions of the computer or its peripheral devices.
receives data to and from another computer or device.
flash technology, a non volatile storage solution that does not
require a battery to retain data indefinitely.
in the same manner as another computer without modifying the
data or the media upon which it is being transferred. 2) the ability
of one device to connect to or communicate with another system
or component.
(system).
enable it to achieve a desired result.
peripheral components assembled to process data into useful
information.
terminal, printer, and disk drives) and the settings that define how
your system works. You use the HW Setup program to configure
your system.
initiate a particular function within a program.
specific internal or peripheral device (e.g. keyboard controller).
speed of a printer.
and executes instructions.
fluorescent screen producing luminous spots. An example is the
television set.
position on the display screen.
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