Hitachi SA200 manual Numeric keypad, Partition, PC card, PC Card slot, PCM audio source, Reset

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Glossary

numeric keypad

Asmall-sized keyboard, similar to a calculator, used for entering numeric values.

partition

To divide a single hard disk into several areas. When partitions are created, each area can be handled as if it were a separate hard disk.

PC card

Also called a PCMCIA (see later in this Glossary) card. A compact card that can be inserted into the PC card slot. A SCSI card and a LAN card are examples of PC cards.

PC Card slot

Also called a PCMCIA (see later in this Glossary) slot. A compartment with a door in the housing of the laptop designed to hold a PC card.

PCM audio source

A type of audio source system that uses the PCM method to reproduce digital recorded sound.

PCMCIA

Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. A global standard for PC cards.

RAM

Random Access Memory. A type of internal memory used for the temporary storage of information. You can alter the information stored in RAM. Information in RAM is lost when you turn your computer off.

reset

To restart the laptop without turning off the power. Press <Ctrl+Alt+Del> to reset your system.

ROM

Read Only Memory. A type of internal memory that contains permanent instructions for your computer’s system. You cannot altered things stored in ROM. Information in ROM is retained when you turn your computer off.

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