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auxiliary devices. The user can replace
these or add other devices by coding and
loading a device driver.
DIMM. Dual inline memory module.
directory. A type of file containing the
names and controlling information for
other files or other directories.
DMA. Direct memory access. The
transfer of data between memory and
input/output units without processor
intervention.
double-click. To press and release a
mouse button twice within a time frame
defined by the user, without moving the
pointer off the choice.
DRAM. Dynamic random access
memory.
DSTN. Dual-scan, super-twisted
nematic.
EDO. Enhanced Data Output or
Extended Data Out. A type of DRAM
that offers faster access to data in
memory.
EGA. Enhanced graphics adapter.
EIA. Electronics Industries Association.
EIA-232D. An EIA interface standard
that defines the physical, electronic, and
functional characteristics of an interface
line that connects a communication
device and associated workstation. It
uses a 25-pin connector and an
unbalanced line voltage.
EMS. Expanded memory specification.
fax. Facsimile machine or transmitted
document.
FDD. Floppy disk drive.
fixed disk. In personal computing, fixed
disk is synonymous with hard disk.
flash memory. A rewritable storage that
is used to contain BIOS instructions and
POST routines.
folder. A file used to store and organize
documents.
fuel gauge. An indicator on the screen
that constantly shows the current power
status of the battery pack.
HDD. Hard disk drive.
HHR. Half-horizontal resolution.
hibernation mode. One of the
power-saving methods that stores data
and applications running in the
computer's memory on the hard disk.
During hibernation, the computer is
automatically turned off to save power.
When power is turned on again, the
computer immediately restores the same
data and applications as when
hibernation started, without restarting the
operating system.
high-performance mode. A method of
increasing the access time of video
memories for DSTN LCDs, to produce
high-quality video on an external monitor
(CRT).
high-resolution mode. Video
resolutions that are greater than 640 x
480 pels.
icon. A graphic symbol, displayed on a
screen, that a user can point to with a
pointing device such as a mouse to
select a particular function or software
application.
IR. Infrared.
IRQ. Interrupt request.
ISA. Industry standard architecture.
ISO. International Organization for
Standardization.
JEIDA. Japan Electronics Industry
Development Association.
kilobyte (KB). 1024 (210) bytes.
LAN. Local area network.
LCD. Liquid crystal display.
LPT1 or LPT2. The name you can
assign a parallel port to specify its
address. See also
parallel port.
mAh. Milliampere hours.
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