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Glossary
numeric keypad
A small-sized keyboard, similar to a calculator, used for
entering numeric values.
partition
To divide a single hard disk into several areas. When
partitions are created, each area can be handled as if it were a
separate hard disk.
PC card
Also called a PCMCIA (see later in this Glossary) card. A
compact card that can be inserted into the PC card slot. A
SCSI card and a LAN card are examples of PC cards.
PC Card slot
Also called a PCMCIA (see later in this Glossary) slot. A
compartment with a door in the housing of the laptop
designed to hold a PC card.
PCM audio source
A type of audio source system that uses the PCM method to
reproduce digital recorded sound.
PCMCIA
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association.
A global standard for PC cards.
RAM
Random Access Memory. A type of internal memory used for
the temporary storage of information. You can alter the
information stored in RAM. Information in RAM is lost when
you turn your computer off.
reset
To restart the laptop without turning off the power. Press
<Ctrl+Alt+Del> to reset your system.
ROM
Read Only Memory. A type of internal memory that contains
permanent instructions for your computer's system. You
cannot altered things stored in ROM. Information in ROM is
retained when you turn your computer off.
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