Fujitsu LifeBook S Series Manual page 99

Peripheral Device
A piece of equipment which performs a specific
function associated with but not integral to a
computer.
Examples: a printer, a modem, a CD-ROM.
Pitch (keyboard)
The distance between the centers of the letter
keys of a keyboard.
Pixel
The smallest element of a display, a dot of color
on your display screen. The more pixels per area
the clearer your image will appear.
POST
Power On Self Test. A program which is part of
the BIOS which checks the configuration and
operating condition of your hardware whenever
power is applied to your notebook. Status and
error messages may be displayed before the
operating system is loaded. If the self test detects
failures that are so serious that operation can
not continue, the operating system will not be
loaded.
PPPoE
Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet.
A protocol for Ethernet, using a Point-to-Point
Protocol (PPP), which is used for connection on
the phone line.
Program
An integrated set of coded commands to your
computers telling your hardware what to do and
how and when to do it.
Protocol
Procedures and rules use to send and receive
data between computers.
- Method of sending and receiving data
- Process used to handle communication errors
Conditions required for communication are
organized in procedures for correct transfer of
information.
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RAM
Random Access Memor y. A hardware
component of your LifeBook notebook that holds
binary information (both program and data) as
long as it has the proper power applied to it.
RAM Module
A printed circuit card with memor y and
associated circuitry which allows the user to add
additional memory to the computer without
special tools.
Reset
The act of reloading the operating system. A reset
erases all information stored in RAM.
Restart
See Reset.
Resume
To proceed after interruption. In your notebook
this refers to returning to active operation after
having been in one of the suspension states.
ROM
Read Only Memory. A form of memory in which
information is stored by physically altering the
material. Data stored in this way can not be
changed by your notebook and does not require
power to maintain it.
SDRAM
Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory.
Serial Port
A connection to another device through which
data is transferred one bit at a time on a single
wire with any other wires only for control of the
device not for transfer of data.
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