Toshiba Qosmio X500 User Manual page 198

password: A unique string of characters used to identify a specific user.
PC card: A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to increase the
PCI: Peripheral Component Interconnect. An industry standard 32-bit bus.
peripheral: Any device, such as a printer or joystick, that is attached to the
pixel: A picture element. The smallest dot that can be made on a display
plug and play: A capability with Windows that enables the system to
pointing device: Any device, such as the TouchPad or a mouse, that
port: The electrical connection through which the computer sends and
Power Saver: A TOSHIBA utility that lets you set the parameters for
program: A set of instructions a computer can execute that enables it to
prompt: A message the computer provides indicating it is ready for or
R
Radio frequency interference (RFI) shield: A metal shield enclosing the
Random Access Memory (RAM): Volatile memory that can be written to
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The computer provides various levels of password protection such
as user and supervisor.
capabilities of notebook computers. PC Cards provide functions
such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter,
sound card, or SCSI adapter.
computer and controlled by the computer's CPU.
or printer. Also called a pel.
automatically recognize connections of external devices and make
the necessary configurations in the computer.
enables you to move the cursor on the screen.
receives data to and from devices or other computers.
various power-saving functions.
achieve a desired result. See also application.
requires information or an action from you.
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.
as well as read. Volatile here means that information in RAM is lost
when you turn off your computer. This type of memory is used for
your computer's main memory. See also memory. Compare ROM.
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