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program: A set of instructions a computer can execute that enables it to achieve
a desired result. See also application.
prompt: A message the computer provides indicating it is ready for or requires
information or an action from you.
R
Radio frequency interference (RFI) shield: A metal shield enclosing the
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.
Random Access Memory (RAM): Volatile memory that can be written to as
well as read. Volatile here means that information in RAM is lost when you
turn off your computer. This type of memory is used for your computer's
main memory. See also memory. Compare ROM. resolution: A measure of
the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed
on a screen. For a printer, resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For
a screen, it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and
vertically
restart: Resetting a computer without turning it off (also called "warm boot", "soft
reset" or "reboot"). See also boot.
RGB: Red, green, and blue. A device that uses three input signals, each activating
an electron gun for a primary additive color (red, green, and blue) or port for
using such a device. See also CRT.
RJ45: A modular LAN jack.
Read Only Memory (ROM): Non-volatile memory that can be read but not written
to. Non-volatile here means that information in ROM remains whether or not
the computer is receiving power. This type of memory is used to store your
computer's BIOS, which is essential instructions the computer reads when you
start it up. See also BIOS, memory. Compare RAM.
S
S/P DIF: A standard of digital interface for audio.
SCSI: Small Computer System Interface is an industry standard interface for
connection of a variety of peripheral devices.
SD/SDHC Card: Secure Digital cards are flash memory widely used in a variety of
digital devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants.
serial: Processes that occur one at a time. In communications, it means the
transmission of one bit at a time sequentially over a single channel. On your
computer, the serial port provides a serial interface between the computer and
an appropriate device. Compare parallel.
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