Toshiba Satellite P30 User Manual page 167

modem: Derived from modulator/demodulator, a device that converts
monitor: A device that uses rows and columns of pixels to display
MP3: An audio compression standard that enables high-quality
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numeric keypad overlay: A feature that allows you to use certain keys on
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operating system: A group of programs that controls the basic operation
output: The results of a computer operation. Output commonly indicates
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parity: 1) The symmetrical relationship between two parameter values
peripheral device: An I/O device that is external to the central processor
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
prompt: A message the computer provides indicating it is ready for or
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(modulates) digital data for transmission over telephone lines and
then converts modulated data (demodulates) to digital format where
received.
alphanumeric characters or graphic images. See also CRT.
transmission and real-time playback of sound files.
the keyboard to perform numeric entry, or to control cursor and page
movement.
of a computer. Operating system functions include interpreting
programs, creating data files, and controlling the transmission and
receipt (input/output) of data to and from memory and peripheral
devices.
data.
1) printed on paper, 2) displayed at a terminal, 3) sent through the
serial port of internal modem, or 4) stored on some magnetic media.
(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.
and/or main memory such as a printer or a mouse.
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.
requires information or an action from you.
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