User’s Manual
Glossary-9
Glossary
M
main board:
See
motherboard.
megabyte (MB):
A unit of data storage equal to 1024 kilobytes.
See also
kilobyte.
megahertz:
A unit of wave frequency that equals 1 million cycles per
second.
See also
hertz.
menu:
A software interface that displays a list of options on the screen.
Also called a screen.
microprocessor:
A hardware component contained in a single integrated
circuit that carries out instructions. Also called the central
processing unit (CPU), one of the main parts of the computer.
mode:
A method of operation, for example, the boot mode, Standby Mode
or the Hibernation Mode.
modem:
Derived from modulator/demodulator, a device that converts
(modulates) digital data for transmission over telephone lines and
then converts modulated data (demodulates) to digital format where
received.
monitor:
A device that uses rows and columns of pixels to display
alphanumeric characters or graphic images.
See also
CRT.
motherboard:
A name sometimes used to refer to the main printed circuit
board in processing equipment. It usually contains integrated
circuits that perform the processor’s basic functions and provides
connectors for adding other boards that perform special functions.
Sometimes called a main board.
MP3:
An audio compression standard that enables high-quality
transmission and real-time playback of sound files.
N
nonvolatile memory:
Memory, usually read-only (ROM), that is capable of
permanently storing information. Turning the computer's power off
does not alter data stored in nonvolatile memory.
numeric keypad overlay:
A feature that allows you to use certain keys on
the keyboard to perform numeric entry, or to control cursor and page
movement.
O
OCR:
Optical Character Recognition (reader). A technique or device that
uses laser or visible light to identify characters and input them into a
storage device.
online state:
A functional state of a peripheral device when it is ready to
receive or transmit data.
operating system:
A group of programs that controls the basic operation
of a computer. Operating system functions include interpreting
programs, creating data files, and controlling the transmission and
receipt (input/output) of data to and from memory and peripheral
devices.
Summary of Contents for Satellite L30 Series
Page 1: ...TOSHIBA Satellite L30 Satellite Pro L30 Series User s Manual ...
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Page 34: ...xxxiv User s Manual Preface ...
Page 90: ...4 18 User s Manual Operating Basics ...
Page 98: ...5 8 User s Manual The Keyboard ...
Page 112: ...6 14 User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes ...
Page 116: ...7 4 User s Manual HW Setup Depends on the model you purchased ...
Page 126: ...8 10 User s Manual Optional Devices ...
Page 146: ...A 4 User s Manual Specifications ...
Page 156: ...B 10 User s Manual Display Controller and Modes ...
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