Toshiba m700-m710 Manual De Usuario

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User’s Manual
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Glossary
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parity:  1) The symmetrical relationship between two parameter values 
(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.
password:  A unique string of characters used to identify a specific user. 
The computer provides various levels of password protection such 
as user and supervisor.
pel:  The smallest area of the display that can be addressed by software. 
Equal in size to a pixel or group of pixels. See pixel.
peripheral component interconnect:  An industry standard 32-bit bus.
peripheral device:  An I/O device that is external to the central processor 
and/or main memory such as a printer or a mouse.
pixel:  A picture element. The smallest dot that can be made on a display 
or printer. Also called a pel.
plug and play:  A capability with Windows that enables the system to 
automatically recognize connections of external devices and make 
the necessary configurations in the computer.
port:  The electrical connection through which the computer sends and 
receives data to and from devices or other computers.
Power Saver:  A TOSHIBA utility that lets you set the parameters for 
various power-saving functions.
printed circuit board (PCB):  A hardware component of a processor to 
which integrated circuits and other components are attached. The 
board itself is typically flat and rectangular, and constructed of 
fiberglass, to form the attachment surface.
program:  A set of instructions a computer can execute that enables it to 
achieve a desired result. See also application.
prompt:  A message the computer provides indicating it is ready for or 
requires information or an action from you.
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Radio frequency interference (RFI) shield:  A metal shield enclosing the 
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.
Random Access Memory (RAM):  High speed memory within the 
computer circuitry that can be read or written to.
restart:  Resetting a computer without turning it off (also called "warm boot" 
or "soft reset"). See also boot.