Toshiba NB 100 User Manual page 115

components: Elements or parts (of a system) which make up the whole
Composite Video (YUV): A standard video signal used to transmit images,
computer program: A set of instructions written for a computer that enable
computer system: A combination of hardware, software, firmware, and
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
co-processor: A circuit built into the processor that is dedicated to
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 position
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data: Information that is factual, measurable or statistical that a computer
data bits: A data communications parameter controlling the number of bits
DC: Direct Current. Electric current that flows in one direction. This type of
default: The parameter value automatically selected by the system when
delete: To remove data from a disk or other data storage device.
device driver: A program that controls communication between a specific
dialog box: A window that accepts user input to make system settings or
Digital Audio: An audio compression standard that enables high-quality
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(system).
e.g. from a VCR to a TV.
it to achieve a desired result.
peripheral components assembled to process data into useful
information.
initiate a particular function within a program.
specific internal or peripheral device (e.g. keyboard controller).
intensive math calculations.
speed of a printer.
and executes instructions.
fluorescent screen-producing luminous spots. An example is the
television set.
on the display screen.
can process, store, or retrieve.
(binary digits) used to make up a byte. If data bits = 7 the computer
can generate 128 unique characters. If data bits = 8 the computer
can generate 256 unique characters.
power is usually supplied by batteries.
you or the program do not provide instructions. Also called a preset
value.
Synonymous with erase.
peripheral device and the computer. The CONFIG.SYS file contains
device drivers that MS-DOS loads when you turn the computer on.
record other information.
transmission and real-time playback of sound files.
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