Glossary 9
SO-DIMM
Small outline dual-inline Memory Module. A small circuit board that holds memory
chips. A dual in-line memory module (DIMM) has a 64-bit path.
software
Programs that run on a computer such as operating systems, word processors, and
spreadsheets.
Standby mode
A state of power management that puts the system to “sleep.” Standby mode shuts
down all devices in the system while retaining data and system status.
system board
The main printed circuit board inside the system unit into which other boards and major
chip components, such as the system microprocessor, are connected.
s-video
Short for
super-video
, a technology for transmitting video signals over a cable by
dividing the video information into two separate signals: one for color, and the other for
brightness. When sent to a television, s-video produces sharper images and superior
color definition.
T
TFT
Thin Film Transistor. A type of LCD color screen that supports up to 16.8 million
colors.
U
USB
Universal Serial Bus. This external bus standard supports the connection of up to 127
peripheral devices, such as mice, modems, and keyboards. USB supports plug-and-play
installation on some systems.
V
VersaGlide
A small, touch-sensitive pad used as a pointing device on your NEC Versa notebook
computer. With the VersaGlide, you can move your finger along the pad to move the
cursor or simulate a mouse click by tapping the pad.
Summary of Contents for VersaDayLite
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