
Glossary
T
terminal: A
TFT:
touch pad: A pointing device integrated into the TOSHIBA computer palm rest.
TTL:
U
USB: The Universal Serial Bus is a way to connect up to 127 devices through one connector. A new development in 1997, this offers significantly improved ease of use and reliability than earlier expansion methods.
V
VGA: Video Graphics Array is an industry standard video adaptor 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.
W
warm start: Restarting or resetting a computer without turning it off.
window: A portion of the screen that can display its own application or document. Often used to mean a Microsoft Windows window.
wireless LAN: Local Area Network (LAN) through wireless communication. A
write protection: A method for protecting a diskette (floppy disk) from accidental erasure.
Z
ZV port: Zoomed Video port dedicated to
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