Toshiba M200 Benutzerhandbuch
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LOSSARY
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subpixel: Three elements, one red,
one green and blue (RGB), that make
up a pixel on the color LCD. The
computer sets subpixels indepen-
dently, each may emit a different
degree of brightness. See also pixel.
one green and blue (RGB), that make
up a pixel on the color LCD. The
computer sets subpixels indepen-
dently, each may emit a different
degree of brightness. See also pixel.
synchronous: Having a constant time
interval between successive bits,
characters or events.
interval between successive bits,
characters or events.
system disk: A disk that has been
formatted with an operating system.
For MS-DOS the operating system is
contained in two hidden files and the
COMMAND.COM file. You can boot
a computer using a system disk. Also
called an operating system disk.
formatted with an operating system.
For MS-DOS the operating system is
contained in two hidden files and the
COMMAND.COM file. You can boot
a computer using a system disk. Also
called an operating system disk.
T
Tablet PC: A fully functional com-
puter that runs Microsoft Windows
XP Tablet PC Edition. With a Tablet
PC, you can write directly on the
screen by using a tablet pen and use
the pen to perform mouse functions.
puter that runs Microsoft Windows
XP Tablet PC Edition. With a Tablet
PC, you can write directly on the
screen by using a tablet pen and use
the pen to perform mouse functions.
terminal: A typewriter-like keyboard
and CRT display screen connected to
the computer for data input/output.
and CRT display screen connected to
the computer for data input/output.
TFT: A color LCD technology that
applies individual transistors to each
pixel enabling fine display control and
excellent screen legibility.
applies individual transistors to each
pixel enabling fine display control and
excellent screen legibility.
TOSHIBA Power Saver: A TOSHIBA
utility that lets you set the parameters
for various power-saving functions.
utility that lets you set the parameters
for various power-saving functions.
ROM
ROM: Read Only Memory: A
nonvolatile memory chip manufac-
tured to contain information that
controls the computer’s basic opera-
tion. You cannot access or change
information stored in ROM.
nonvolatile memory chip manufac-
tured to contain information that
controls the computer’s basic opera-
tion. You cannot access or change
information stored in ROM.
S
SCSI: Small Computer System
Interface is an industry standard
interface for connection of a variety of
peripheral devices.
Interface is an industry standard
interface for connection of a variety of
peripheral devices.
SD card: SD (Secure Digital) card was
developed as a non-volatile memory
card with a postage stamp size
(24X32X2.1 mm). SD card is featuring
the function of copyright protection.
developed as a non-volatile memory
card with a postage stamp size
(24X32X2.1 mm). SD card is featuring
the function of copyright protection.
SIO: Serial Input/Output. The
electronic methodology used in serial
data transmission.
electronic methodology used in serial
data transmission.
soft key: Key combinations that
emulate keys on the IBM keyboard,
change some configuration options,
stop program execution, and access
the numeric keypad overlay.
emulate keys on the IBM keyboard,
change some configuration options,
stop program execution, and access
the numeric keypad overlay.
software: The set of programs,
procedures and related documentation
associated with a computer system.
Specifically refers to computer programs
that direct and control the computer
system’s activities. See also hardware.
procedures and related documentation
associated with a computer system.
Specifically refers to computer programs
that direct and control the computer
system’s activities. See also hardware.
stop bit: One or more bits of a byte
that follow the transmitted character or
group codes in asynchronous serial
communications.
that follow the transmitted character or
group codes in asynchronous serial
communications.