Toshiba Satellite A30 Series User Manual page 165

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parallel interface: Refers to a type of information exchange that
parallel: Refers to two or more processes or events that can occur
parity: 1) The symmetrical relationship between two parameter values
password: A unique string of characters used to identify a specific user.
pel: The smallest area of the display that can be addressed by software.
peripheral component interconnect: An industry standard 32-bit bus.
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
port replicator: See Card Station II.
port: The electrical connection through which the computer sends and
Power Saver Utility: A TOSHIBA utility that lets you set the parameters
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
Satellite A30 Series
transmits information one byte (8 bits) at a time. See also serial
interface.
simultaneously, and without interfering with each other. See also
serial.
(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, supervisor and eject.
Equal in size to a pixel or group of pixels. See pixel.
and/or main memory such as a printer or a mouse.
or printer. Also called a pel.
receives data to and from devices or other computers.
for various power-saving functions.
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.
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