Toshiba Satellite A40 User Manual page 198

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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,
restart: Resetting a computer without turning it off (also called 'warm
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
TOSHIBA A40 Series
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.
which include both contrast and colour information. See also
S video.
boot' 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.
Also called standby in Windows 98.
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.
that 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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