Glossary 5
P
page
A type of message transmission in which a message is sent or received via modem
to a paging device from a computer (with paging communications software) or
telephone.
parallel interface
Interface that communicates eight bits at a time.
parallel printer
A printer with a parallel interface.
parameter
A characteristic of a device or system.
password
A string of characters that the user must enter before the system allows access or
system privileges.
PCMCIA
A credit card sized peripheral interface standard for portable devices. Types of
PCMCIA cards currently offered by major vendors include fax/modems, LAN,
storage cards, and wireless communications devices.
peripheral
Input or output device not under direct computer control. A printer is a peripheral
device.
pixels
Picture elements. Tiny dots that make up a screen image.
port
Provides the means for an interface between the microprocessor and external
devices. A cable connector is usually plugged into the port to attach the device to
the computer.
processor
In a computer, a functional unit that interprets and executes instructions.
prompt
A special symbol indicating the beginning of an input line. Also a message that
appears on the screen indicating that the user must take a certain action.
Q
QWERTY
The QWERTY keyboard, designed in the 1800s for mechanical typewriters, refers
to the first six keys (QWERTY) on the top row of letters on the standard keyboard.
Summary of Contents for Versa LX
Page 1: ...NEC Versa LX Notebook Computer VERSA LX S E R V I C E A N D R E F E R E N C E M A N U A L...
Page 57: ...3 Disassembly and Reassembly Required Tools and Equipment Disassembly Reassembly...
Page 91: ...5 2 Illustrated Parts Breakdown Illustrated Parts Breakdown Non AGP Models...
Page 94: ...Illustrated Parts Breakdown 5 5 Illustrated Parts Breakdown AGP Models...
Page 102: ...7 Troubleshooting Quick Troubleshooting Helpful Questions...
