Toshiba 8100 series, User Manual

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Part III: Appendixes
Glossary
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WAN: Wide Area Network
WAV: Waveform Audio
WWW: World Wide Web
XMS: eXtended Memory Specification
ZV: Zoomed Video
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active-matrix display: A liquid crystal display made from a large
array of liquid crystal cells. In its simplest form there is one
thin film transistor for each cell. Active-matrix displays are
often used in notebook computers because of their shallow
depth and are notable for their high-quality color displays,
which are viewable from wider angles than images produced
by most passive-matrix displays.
adapter: A device that provides a compatible connection between two
units. For example, the computer’s internal display adapter receives
information from the software and translates it into images on the
screen. An adapter can take a number of forms, from a
microprocessor to a simple connector. An intelligent adapter (one
that is capable of doing some processing) may also be called a
controller.
address: A number that identifies a location in the computer’s memory or
on disk. It tells the computer where to find information such as the
name of a file or data for processing. A device, such as a PC Card,
may use a specific memory address to transfer information to and
from the computer. See also
hexadecimal.
Advanced Power Management: An industry standard for taking
advantage of a computer’s power-saving features.
allocate: To assign space or resources for a specific task. Often used to
refer to the use of memory or disk space.
alphanumeric: Consisting of letters, numbers and other symbols you can
type or print.
alternating current (AC): Electric current that reverses its direction at
regular intervals. This type of power is usually supplied to
residential and commercial electrical outlets.