Toshiba Portege 3500 User Manual page 236

Glossary
port replicator: A device that enables one-point connection to a number
port: The electrical connection through which the computer sends and
printed circuit board (PCB): A hardware component of a processor to
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
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, which
restart: Resetting a computer without turning it off (also called 'warm
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
SCSI: Small Computer System Interface is an industry standard interface
SIO: Serial Input/Output. The electronic methodology used in serial data
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of peripheral devices and provides a CD-ROM drive, additional
ports and a LAN jack.
receives data to and from devices or other computers.
which integrated circuits and other components are attached. The
board itself is typically flat and rectangular, and constructed of
fibreglass, to form the attachment surface.
achieve a desired result. See also application.
requires information or an action from you.
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.
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.
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.
for connection of a variety of peripheral devices.
transmission.
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