Glossary: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide
DVD+RW
DVD rewritable A rewritable version of a DVD. Data can be written to a DVD+RW disc, and
then erased and written over (rewritten). (DVD+RW technology is different from DVD-RW technology.)
DVD+RW drive
drive that can read DVDs and most CD media and write to DVD+RW (rewritable
DVDs) discs.
DVI
digital video interface A standard for digital transmission between a computer and a digital video
display.
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ECC
error checking and correction A type of memory that includes special circuitry for testing the
accuracy of data as it passes in and out of memory.
ECP
extended capabilities port A parallel connector design that provides improved bidirectional data
transmission. Similar to EPP, ECP uses direct memory access to transfer data and often improves
performance.
EIDE
enhanced integrated device electronics An improved version of the IDE interface for hard drives
and CD drives.
EMI
electromagnetic interference Electrical interference caused by electromagnetic radiation.
ENERGY STAR
® Environmental Protection Agency requirements that decrease the overall
consumption of electricity.
EPP
enhanced parallel port A parallel connector design that provides bidirectional data transmission.
ESD
electrostatic discharge A rapid discharge of static electricity. ESD can damage integrated circuits
found in computer and communications equipment.
expansion card
A circuit board that installs in an expansion slot on the system board in some
computers, expanding the capabilities of the computer. Examples include video, modem, and sound
cards.
expansion slot
A connector on the system board (in some computers) where you insert an
expansion card, connecting it to the system bus.
ExpressCard
A removable I/O card adhering to the PCMCIA standard. Modems and network adapters
are common types of ExpressCards. ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard.
Express Service Code
A numeric code located on a sticker on your Dell computer. Use the Express
Service Code when contacting Dell for assistance. Express Service Code service may not be available in
some countries.
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