Glossary
HDMI
This is a digital video / audio interface specification that transmits video and audio signals over a single cable.
Hibernation Mode
A power mode that saves all data in memory to the hard disk and turns the CPU and hard disk off. When canceling Hibernation Mode, all application programs that were running are restored to their last state.
Icon
This refers to a small image that represents a file that users can use.
LAN (Local Area Network)
A communications network connecting computers, printers and other devices within a local area such as within a building. A LAN enables all connected devices to interact with other devices on the network. The current LAN uses the Ethernet media access control method developed in the early 1980s. To connect to an Ethernet, a network card called a LAN card, Ethernet card or network interface card is required. To exchange data between computers, a protocol is required besides the hardware equipment. Windows Vista uses TCP/IP as the default protocol.
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LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
There are Passive Matrix and Active Matrix LCD types. This computer uses the Active Matrix type LCD called a TFT LCD. Since an LCD is implemented by transistors instead of a
MMC (MultiMedia Card) card
This is an
Network
A group of computers and devices, such as printers and scanners, connected by a communications link. A network can be either small or large and can be connected permanently through cables or temporarily through telephone lines or wireless links. The biggest network is the Internet, a worldwide network.
Network Administrator
A user who plans, configures and manages network operations. Sometimes, a network administrator is called a system administrator.
Notification Area
This refers to the right area of the Taskbar including program icons such as the volume control, the power options and the time.