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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.

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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.

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Warmdock/undock: Connectingor disconnecting a device to or from the computer while the computer is suspended.

warm start: Restarting or resetting a computer without turning it off.

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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.

window: A portion of the screen that can display its own application or document. Often used to mean a Microsoft Windows window.

Wireless LAN: A short-range radio technology designed to simplify wireless communication with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum radio technology that complies with the IEEE 802.11 Standard (Revision B) .

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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.

write protection: A method for protecting a diskette (floppy disk) from accidental erasure.

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