Toshiba 5000 Series User Manual page 216

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parallel: Refers to two or more
processes or events that can occur
simultaneously, and without interfering
with each other. See also serial.
parallel interface: Refers to a type of
information exchange that transmits
information one byte (8 bits) at a time.
See also serial interface.
parity: 1) The symmetrical relation-
ship between two parameter values
(integers) both of which are either on
or off; odd or even; 0 or 1. 2) In serial
communications, an error detection bit
that is added to a group of data bits
making the sum of the bits even or odd.
Parity can be set to none, odd, or even.
password: A unique string of charac-
ters used to identify a specific user.
The computer provides various levels
of password protection such as user,
supervisor and eject.
pel: The smallest area of the display
that can be addressed by software.
Equal in size to a pixel or group of
pixels. See pixel.
peripheral component interconnect:
An industry standard 32-bit bus.
peripheral device: An I/O device that
is external to the central processor and/
or main memory such as a printer or a
mouse.
pixel: A picture element. The smallest
dot that can be made on a display or
printer. Also called a pel.
plug and play: A capability with
Windows that enables the system to
automatically recognize connections
of external devices and make the
necessary configurations in the
computer.
port: The electrical connection
through which the computer sends and
receives data to and from devices or
other computers.
Power Saver Utility: A TOSHIBA
utility that lets you set the parameters
for various power-saving functions.
printed circuit board (PCB): A
hardware component of a processor to
which integrated circuits and other
components are attached. The board
itself is typically flat and rectangular,
and constructed of fiberglass, to form
the attachment surface.
program: A set of instructions a
computer can execute that enables it to
achieve a desired result. See also
application.
prompt: A message the computer
provides indicating it is ready for or
requires information or an action from
you.
prompt
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