Glossary

soft key: Key combinations that emulate keys on the IBM keyboard, change some configuration options, stop program execution, and access the numeric keypad overlay.

software: The set of programs, procedures and related documentation

associated with a computer system. Specifically refers to computer programs that direct and control the computer system’s activities. See also hardware.

stop bit: One or more bits of a byte that follow the transmitted character or group codes in asynchronous serial communications.

subpixel: Three elements, one red, one green and blue (RGB), that make up a pixel on the color LCD. The computer sets subpixels independently, each may emit a different degree of brightness. See also pixel.

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.

T

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.

U

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.

V

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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