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soft key: Key combinations that emulate keys on the IBM keyboard,
software: The set of programs, procedures and related documentation
stop bit: One or more bits of a byte that follow the transmitted character
subpixel: Three elements, one red, one green and blue (RGB), that make
S-video: This connection provides separate lines for contrast and color,
synchronous: Having a constant time interval between successive bits,
system disk: A disk that has been formatted with an operating system.
T
terminal: A typewriter-like keyboard and CRT display screen connected
TFT: A color LCD technology that applies individual transistors to each
TTL: Transistor-transistor logic. A logic circuit design that uses switching
U
USB: Enables chain connection of a number of USB-equipped devices to
V
VGA: Video graphics array is an industry standard video adapter that lets
volatile memory: Random access memory (RAM) that stores information
TOSHIBA TE2300
change some configuration options, stop program execution, and
access the numeric keypad overlay.
associated with a computer system. Specifically refers to
computer programs that direct and control the computer system's
activities. See also hardware.
or group codes in asynchronous serial communications.
up a pixel on the color LCD. The computer sets subpixels
independently, each may emit a different degree of brightness. See
also pixel.
which produces a video image superior to that produced by a
composite connection. See also RCA jack.
characters or events.
For MS-DOS the operating system is contained in two hidden files
and the COMMAND.COM file. You can boot a computer using a
system disk. Also called an operating system disk.
to the computer for data input/output.
pixel enabling fine display control and excellent screen legibility.
transistors for gates and storage.
one port on your computer. For example, you might connect a
USB-HUB to the computer, then connect a keyboard to the USB-
HUB and a mouse to the keyboard.
you run any popular software.
as long as the computer is connected to a power source.
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