Samsung XE303C12-A01US Owner's Manual

The Glossary lists the terminologies used in this User Guide. For terminologies other than these, look in Windows Help.

(Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory)

DRAM is a memory type whose cells consist of a capacitor and 

transistor manufactured at a low price. SDRAM is a memory type 

whose performance has been improved by synchronizing the clock 

with the external CPU clock. DDR SDRAM is a memory type whose 

performance has been improved by doubling the operating speed 

of the SDRAM and is widely used nowadays. This computer uses 

DDR SDRAM.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

This refers to automatically allocating IP addresses to the users on 

the network by the network administrators.

A security system used to protect an internal network or intranet 

from external networks through an authentication procedure.

This is a digital video / audio interface specification that transmits 

video and audio signals over a single cable.

LAN (Local Area Network)

A communications network connecting computers, printers and 

other devices within a local area such as within a building. A LAN 

enables all connected devices to interact with other devices on the 

network. The current LAN uses the Ethernet media access control 

method developed in the early 1980s. To connect to an Ethernet, a 

network card called a LAN card, Ethernet card or network interface 

card is required. To exchange data between computers, a protocol 

is required besides the hardware equipment. Windows Vista uses 

TCP/IP as the default protocol.

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

There are Passive Matrix and Active Matrix LCD types. This 

computer uses the Active Matrix type LCD called a TFT LCD. Since 

an LCD is implemented by transistors instead of a cathode-ray tube 

unlike a CRT, its size can be slim. And because it does not blink, it 

reduces eye strain.