Toshiba Satellite L635 Series User Manual page 198

printed circuit board (PCB): A hardware component of a processor to
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): High speed memory within the
restart: Resetting a computer without turning it off (also called "warm boot"
RGB: Red, green and blue. A device that uses three input signals, each
RJ11: A modular telephone jack.
RJ45: A modular LAN jack.
ROM: Read Only Memory: A nonvolatile memory chip manufactured to
S
S-Video: Short for Super-Video, a type of connection used by S-VHS
SCSI: Small Computer System Interface is an industry standard interface
SD Card: Secure Digital cards are flash memory widely used in a variety of
SECAM L: SECAM (Sequential Color Memory) is a broadcasting standard
serial communications: A communications technique that uses as few as
serial interface: Refer to a type of information exchange that transmits
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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.
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.
computer circuitry that can be read or written to.
or "soft reset"). See also boot.
activating an electron gun for a primary additive color (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.
videocassette players, camcorders, DVD players, etc. to transmit
high-quality video signals.
for connection of a variety of peripheral devices.
digital devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital
Assistants.
used in France.
two interconnecting wires to send bits one after another.
information sequentially, one bit at a time.
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