Toshiba Portege 7200CTe User Manual page 190

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Radio frequency interference (RFI) shield: A metal shield enclosing the
RAMDRIVE: Part of the computer's random access memory assigned to
Random Access Memory (RAM): High speed memory within the
RCA jack: A single-pin connector that carries composite video signals, which
restart: Resetting a computer without turning it off (also called 'warm boot'
resume: A feature that lets you turn off the power without first exiting a
RGB: Red, green, and blue. A device that uses three input signals, each
RJ11: A modular telephone jack.
ROM: Read Only Memory: A non-volatile memory chip manufactured to
RS-232C: The Electronic Industries Association (EIA) interface standard that
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printed circuit boards of the printer or computer to prevent radio and
TV interference. All computer equipment generates radio frequency
signals. The FCC regulates the amount of signals a computing
device can allow past its shielding. A Class A device is sufficient for
office use. Class B provides a more stringent classification for
home equipment use. Toshiba portable computers comply with
Class B computing device regulations.
simulate a disk. RAMDRIVE is a feature of MS-DOS.
computer circuitry that can be read or written to.
include both contrast and colour information. See also S-video.
or 'soft reset'). To restart the computer, press Ctrl + Alt + Del while
the computer is on. See also boot.
program and retain your data in RAM. When you turn on the
computer, the screen appears the same as when you turned it off.
activating an electron gun for a primary additive colour (red, green,
and blue) or port for using such a device. See also CRT.
contain information that controls the computer's basic operation. You
cannot access or change information stored in ROM.
describes the 25-pin connector interface and control, data, and status
signals that allow asynchronous communications between computers,
printers, communications and other peripheral devices.
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