RAM
Random Access Memory. A hardware component of your LifeBook notebook that holds binary information (both program and data) as long as it has the proper power applied to it.
RAM Module
A printed circuit card with memory and associated circuitry which allows the user to add additional memory to the computer without special tools.
Reset
The act of reloading the operating system. A reset erases all information stored in RAM.
Restart
See Reset.
Resume
To proceed after interruption. In your notebook this refers to returning to active operation after having been in one of the suspension states.
ROM
Read Only Memory. A form of memory in which infor- mation is stored by physically altering the material. Data stored in this way can not be changed by your notebook and does not require power to maintain it.
SDRAM
Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory.
Serial Port
A connection to another device through which data is transferred one bit at a time on a single wire with any other wires only for control of the device not for transfer of data.
SRAM
Static random access memory. A specific technology of making RAM which does not require periodic data refreshing.
SSID
Service Set Identifier
Specifies which network you are joining. Some systems allow you to specify any SSID as an option so you can join any network.
Standby
To make inoperative for a period of time. Your LifeBook notebook uses various suspension states to reduce power consumption and prolong the charge of your battery.
G l o s s a r y
Status Indicator
A display which reports the condition of some portion of your hardware. On your LifeBook notebook this is an LCD screen just above the keyboard.
Stereo (audio)
A system using two channels to process sound from two different sources.
SVGA
Super VGA.
System Clock
An oscillator of fixed precise frequency which synchro- nizes the operation of the system and is counted to provide time of day and date.
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol.
A standard Internet protocol that is most widely used.
TFT
Thin Film Transistor – A technology for flat display panels which uses a thin film matrix of transistors to control each pixel of the display screen individually.
UL
Underwriters Laboratories – An independent organiza- tion that tests and certifies the electrical safety of devices.
USB
Universal Serial Bus.
Standard that allows you to simultaneously connect up to 127 USB devices such as game pads, pointing devices, printers, and keyboards to your computer.
VGA
Video Graphics Array. A video display standard originally introduced by IBM with the PS/2 series of personal computers.
VRAM
Video Random Access Memory. A memory dedicated to video display data and control.
WFM
Wired for Management is Intel’s
Wi-Fi Compatible
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