Toshiba 2000 User Manual

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GLOSSARYGlossary-11Pparity: 1) The symmetrical relationshipbetween two parameter values (inte-gers) both of which are either on or off;odd or even; 0 or 1. 2) In serialcommunications, an error detection bitthat is added to a group of data bitsmaking the sum of the bits even or odd.Parity can be set to none, odd, or even.password: A unique string of charac-ters used to identify a specific user.The computer provides various levelsof password protection such as user,supervisor and eject.pel: The smallest area of the displaythat can be addressed by software.Equal in size to a pixel or group ofpixels. See pixel.peripheral component interconnect:An industry standard 32-bit bus.peripheral device: An I/O device thatis external to the central processor and/or main memory such as a printer or amouse.pixel: A picture element. The smallestdot that can be made on a display orprinter. Also called a pel.plug and play: A capability withWindows that enables the system toautomatically recognize connections ofexternal devices and make the neces-sary configurations in the computer.port: The electrical connectionthrough which the computer sendsand receives data to and from devicesor other computers.printed circuit board (PCB): Ahardware component of a processor towhich integrated circuits and othercomponents are attached. The boarditself is typically flat and rectangular,and constructed of fiberglass, to formthe attachment surface.program: A set of instructions acomputer can execute that enables it toachieve a desired result. See alsoapplication.prompt: A message the computerprovides indicating it is ready for orrequires information or an action fromyou.RRadio frequency interference (RFI)shield: A metal shield enclosing theprinted circuit boards of the printer orcomputer to prevent radio and TVinterference. All computer equipmentgenerates radio frequency signals.The FCC regulates the amount ofsignals a computing device can allowpast its shielding. A Class A device issufficient for office use. Class Bprovides a more stringent classifica-tion for home equipment use.TOSHIBA portable computers complywith Class B computing deviceregulations.Radio frequency interference (RFI) shield