TERM
DEFINITION
Interface
1.
Hardware and/or software components used specifically to connect one computer or device to another.
2.
To physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information.
3.
The point of contact between user, the computer, and the program (for example, the pen/stylus or a menu).
1.
Hardware and/or software components used specifically to connect one computer or device to another.
2.
To physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information.
3.
The point of contact between user, the computer, and the program (for example, the pen/stylus or a menu).
1.
Hardware and/or software components used specifically to connect one computer or device to another.
2.
To physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information.
3.
The point of contact between user, the computer, and the program (for example, the pen/stylus or a menu).
Light Emitting Diode
(LED)
A semiconductor device that emits light when a current is applied.
A semiconductor device that emits light when a current is applied.
A semiconductor device that emits light when a current is applied.
Modularity
We use the term Modularity to define characteristics of Crossfire that support specific changeable functions
such as: CPU via the Computer on Module Board, I/O ports, expansion bay. Modularity is what permits Crossfire
to grow with your ever expanding needs as you use it everyday.
We use the term Modularity to define characteristics of Crossfire that support specific changeable functions
such as: CPU via the Computer on Module Board, I/O ports, expansion bay. Modularity is what permits Crossfire
to grow with your ever expanding needs as you use it everyday.
We use the term Modularity to define characteristics of Crossfire that support specific changeable functions
such as: CPU via the Computer on Module Board, I/O ports, expansion bay. Modularity is what permits Crossfire
to grow with your ever expanding needs as you use it everyday.
Pen
See
stylus
See
stylus
See
stylus
Peripheral Device
An input/output device that is external to the computer such as a keyboard or bar code scanner
An input/output device that is external to the computer such as a keyboard or bar code scanner
An input/output device that is external to the computer such as a keyboard or bar code scanner
Pixel
Picture elements (tiny dots) that compose a screen image.
Picture elements (tiny dots) that compose a screen image.
Picture elements (tiny dots) that compose a screen image.
PFK
An acronym for Programmable Function Key (also referred to as onboard buttons). The keys have default
values, but can be changed to perform different functions using the entegra services application found in the
System Tray at the bottom of the screen.
An acronym for Programmable Function Key (also referred to as onboard buttons). The keys have default
values, but can be changed to perform different functions using the entegra services application found in the
System Tray at the bottom of the screen.
An acronym for Programmable Function Key (also referred to as onboard buttons). The keys have default
values, but can be changed to perform different functions using the entegra services application found in the
System Tray at the bottom of the screen.
Port
The electrical connection through which the computer sends and receives data to and from devices or other
computers.
The electrical connection through which the computer sends and receives data to and from devices or other
computers.
The electrical connection through which the computer sends and receives data to and from devices or other
computers.
Program
A set of instructions a computer can execute to tell the system what to do and how to do it. Sometimes also
referred to as an
Application.
A set of instructions a computer can execute to tell the system what to do and how to do it. Sometimes also
referred to as an
Application.
A set of instructions a computer can execute to tell the system what to do and how to do it. Sometimes also
referred to as an
Application.
Random Access
Memory (RAM).
A hardware component of your computer that temporarily stores active program code and data.
A hardware component of your computer that temporarily stores active program code and data.
A hardware component of your computer that temporarily stores active program code and data.
Reset
The act of hard stopping/shutting down the operating system.
The act of hard stopping/shutting down the operating system.
The act of hard stopping/shutting down the operating system.
Resolution
The number of pixels displayed on the screen. A higher resolution provides greater clarity and allows more
information to be displayed on the screen at once.
The number of pixels displayed on the screen. A higher resolution provides greater clarity and allows more
information to be displayed on the screen at once.
The number of pixels displayed on the screen. A higher resolution provides greater clarity and allows more
information to be displayed on the screen at once.
Restart
Resetting a computer without turning it off (also called warm boot or soft reset).
Resetting a computer without turning it off (also called warm boot or soft reset).
Resetting a computer without turning it off (also called warm boot or soft reset).
Resume
The act of returning the computer to an active, operational state.
The act of returning the computer to an active, operational state.
The act of returning the computer to an active, operational state.
Solid State Drive
A data storage device that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data.
A data storage device that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data.
A data storage device that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data.
Status Indicator (LED) A light which indicates the current status of the computer or hardware component.
A light which indicates the current status of the computer or hardware component.
A light which indicates the current status of the computer or hardware component.
Stylus
A writing / pointing instrument for pen computers, the stylus is used to interface with the display and digitizer
A writing / pointing instrument for pen computers, the stylus is used to interface with the display and digitizer
A writing / pointing instrument for pen computers, the stylus is used to interface with the display and digitizer
Subscriber Identity
Module (SIM)
A smart card inside a GSM (Global System for Mobile communications) cellular device that encrypts voice and
data transmissions and stores data about the specific user so that the user can be identified and authenticated
by the network supplying the phone service. A SIM can be moved from one device to another and/or different
SIMS can be inserted into any GSM radio.
A smart card inside a GSM (Global System for Mobile communications) cellular device that encrypts voice and
data transmissions and stores data about the specific user so that the user can be identified and authenticated
by the network supplying the phone service. A SIM can be moved from one device to another and/or different
SIMS can be inserted into any GSM radio.
A smart card inside a GSM (Global System for Mobile communications) cellular device that encrypts voice and
data transmissions and stores data about the specific user so that the user can be identified and authenticated
by the network supplying the phone service. A SIM can be moved from one device to another and/or different
SIMS can be inserted into any GSM radio.
Suspend Mode
A power conservation mode in which electrical current is removed from most components of the computer.
A power conservation mode in which electrical current is removed from most components of the computer.
A power conservation mode in which electrical current is removed from most components of the computer.
Universal Serial Bus
(USB)
A serial interface that enables communication between devices and the computer.
A serial interface that enables communication between devices and the computer.
A serial interface that enables communication between devices and the computer.
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