Toshiba NB200 Series User Manual page 137

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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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.
PCI: Peripheral Component Interconnect. An industry standard 32-bit bus.
peripheral: Any device, such as a printer or joystick, that is attached to the
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 or
plug and play: A capability with Windows that enables the system to
pointing device: Any device, such as the Touch Pad or a mouse, that
port: The electrical connection through which the computer sends and
Power Saver: A TOSHIBA utility that lets you set the parameters for
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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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
device.
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.
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.
computer and controlled by the computer's CPU.
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".
printer. Also called a pel.
automatically recognize connections of external devices and make
the necessary configurations in the computer.
enables you to move the cursor on the screen.
receives data to and from devices or other computers.
various power-saving functions.
achieve a desired result. See also application.
requires information or an action from you.
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