EUROCOM 5100-S DeskNote Lite User Manual page 126

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RAM (Random Access Memory) - The memory available to pro-
grams, different programs will need more or less RAM depending
on what they are doing. RAM is the most common type of memory
found in computers.
reboot - To restart a computer.
ROM (Read Only Memory) - A memory chip that permanently
stores instructions and data. Its contents are created at the time
of manufacture and cannot be altered. ROM chips are used to
store control routines in personal computers (ROM BIOS), pe-
ripheral controllers and other electronic equipment.
resume - To restart your computer from suspend mode.
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serial port - A socket on a computer used to connect a modem,
mouse, scanner or other serial device to the computer.
setup - (1) A utility program which modifies the BIOS.
(2) Assembly and adjustment of a computer's components.
(3) The preparation of the system for normal operation.
suspend - To stop an operation with the hard disk turned off and
the CPU idling at its slowest speed. This is done to save power
when you are not using your computer for long periods of time.
SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) - A type of DRAM that can run at
much higher clock speeds than conventional memory.
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