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Glossary
soft key:
Key combinations that emulate keys on the IBM keyboard,
change some configuration options, stop program execution, and
access the numeric keypad overlay.
software:
The set of programs, procedures and related documentation
associated with a computer system. Specifically refers to
computer programs that direct and control the computer system’s
activities.
See also
hardware.
stop bit:
One or more bits of a byte that follow the transmitted character
or group codes in asynchronous serial communications.
subpixel:
Three elements, one red, one green and blue (RGB), that make
up a pixel on the color LCD. The computer sets subpixels
independently, each may emit a different degree of brightness.
See
also
pixel.
S-video:
This connection provides separate lines for contrast and color,
which produces a video image superior to that produced by a
composite connection.
See also
RCA jack.
synchronous:
Having a constant time interval between successive bits,
characters or events.
system disk:
A disk that has been formatted with an operating system.
For MS-DOS the operating system is contained in two hidden files
and the COMMAND.COM file. You can boot a computer using a
system disk. Also called an operating system disk.
T
terminal:
A typewriter-like keyboard and CRT display screen connected
to the computer for data input/output.
TFT:
A color LCD technology that applies individual transistors to each
pixel enabling fine display control and excellent screen legibility.
TTL:
Transistor-transistor logic. A logic circuit design that uses switching
transistors for gates and storage.
U
USB:
Enables chain connection of a number of USB-equipped devices to
one port on your computer. For example, you might connect a
USB-HUB to the computer, then connect a keyboard to the USB-
HUB and a mouse to the keyboard.
V
VGA:
Video graphics array is an industry standard video adapter that lets
you run any popular software.
volatile memory:
Random access memory (RAM) that stores information
as long as the computer is connected to a power source.
