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LOSSARY
serial: The handling of data bits one
after the other.
after the other.
serial communications: A communica-
tions technique that uses as few as two
interconnecting wires to send bits one
after another.
tions technique that uses as few as two
interconnecting wires to send bits one
after another.
serial interface: Refers to a type of
information exchange that transmits
information sequentially, one bit at a
time. Contrast: Parallel interface.
information exchange that transmits
information sequentially, one bit at a
time. Contrast: Parallel interface.
serial port: A communications port to
which you can connect devices, such
as a modem, mouse, or serial printer.
which you can connect devices, such
as a modem, mouse, or serial printer.
SIO: Serial Input/Output. The elec-
tronic methodology used in serial data
transmission.
tronic 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 pro-
grams 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 pro-
grams 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.
follow the transmitted character or
group codes in asynchronous serial
communications.
subpixel: Three elements, one red, one
green and blue (RGB), that make up a
pixel on the color LCD. The computer
sets subpixels independently, each may
emit a different degree of brightness.
See also pixel.
green and blue (RGB), that make up a
pixel on the color LCD. The computer
sets subpixels independently, each may
emit a different degree of brightness.
See also pixel.
restart
restart: Resetting a computer without
turning it off (also called ‘warm boot’ or
‘soft reset’). To restart the computer,
press Ctrl + Alt + Del while the
computer is on. See also boot.
turning it off (also called ‘warm boot’ or
‘soft reset’). To restart the computer,
press Ctrl + Alt + Del while the
computer is on. See also boot.
RCA jack: A single-pin connector that
carries composite video signals, which
include both contrast and color
information. See also S-video.
carries composite video signals, which
include both contrast and color
information. See also S-video.
RGB: Red, green, and blue. A device
that uses three input signals, each
activating an electron gun for a primary
additive color (red, green, and blue) or
port for using such a device. See also
CRT.
that uses three input signals, each
activating an electron gun for a primary
additive color (red, green, and blue) or
port for using such a device. See also
CRT.
RJ11: A modular telephone jack.
ROM: Read Only Memory: A nonvola-
tile memory chip manufactured to
contain information that controls the
computer’s basic operation. You cannot
access or change information stored in
ROM.
tile memory chip manufactured to
contain information that controls the
computer’s basic operation. You cannot
access or change information stored in
ROM.
RS-232C: The Electronic Industries
Association (EIA) interface standard
that describes the 25-pin connector
interface and control, data, and status
signals that allow asynchronous
communications between computers,
printers, communications and other
peripheral devices.
Association (EIA) interface standard
that describes the 25-pin connector
interface and control, data, and status
signals that allow asynchronous
communications between computers,
printers, communications and other
peripheral devices.
S
SCSI: Small Computer System Interface
is an industry standard interface for
connection of a variety of peripheral
devices.
is an industry standard interface for
connection of a variety of peripheral
devices.