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PAL: PAL (Phase Alternating Line) is the dominant video and broadcasting
parity: 1) The symmetrical relationship between two parameter values
password: A unique string of characters used to identify a specific user.
pel: The smallest area of the display that can be addressed by software.
peripheral component interconnect: An industry standard 32-bit bus.
peripheral device: An I/O device that is external to the central processor
Péritel: Péritel is a 21-pin connecting cable/port system that allows images
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
port: The electrical connection through which the computer sends and
Power Saver Utility: A TOSHIBA utility that lets you set the parameters
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
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standard in Europe.
(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.
The computer provides various levels of password protection such
as user and supervisor.
Equal in size to a pixel or group of pixels. See pixel.
and/or main memory such as a printer or a mouse.
and high-quality stereo sound (including Dolby
formats) to be sent from one audio-visual device to another. It is also
known as a "SCART connector" or "Euro connector".
or printer. Also called a pel.
automatically recognize connections of external devices and make
the necessary configurations in the computer.
receives data to and from devices or other computers.
for various power-saving functions.
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.
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