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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 for
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
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Radio frequency interference (RFI) shield: A metal shield enclosing the
Random Access Memory (RAM): High speed memory within the
RCA jack: A single-pin connector that carries composite video signals,
restart: Resetting a computer without turning it off (also called 'warm boot'
resume: A feature that lets you turn off the power without first exiting a
RGB: Red, green, and blue. A device that uses three input signals, each
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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.
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.
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.
computer circuitry that can be read or written to.
which include both contrast and colour information. See also
S-video.
or 'soft reset'). To restart the computer, press Ctrl + Alt + Del while
the computer is on. See also boot.
program and retain your data in RAM. When you turn on the
computer, the screen appears the same as when you turned it off.
Also called standby in Windows 98.
activating an electron gun for a primary additive colour (red, green,
and blue) or port for using such a device. See also CRT.
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