Toshiba PLL23U-00U01C User Manual - Page 132

compatibility, components, Composite Video YUV, computer program, computer system, configuration

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Glossary compatibility: 1) The ability of one computer to accept and process data in the same manner as another computer without modifying the data or the media upon which it is being transferred. 2) the ability of one device to connect to or communicate with another system or component. components: Elements or parts (of a system) which make up the whole (system). Composite Video (YUV): A standard video signal used to transmit images, e.g. from a VCR to a TV. computer program: A set of instructions written for a computer that enable it to achieve a desired result. computer system: A combination of hardware, software, firmware, and peripheral components assembled to process data into useful information. configuration: The specific components in your system (such as the terminal, printer, and disk drives) and the settings that define how your system works. You use the BIOS Setup program to control your system configuration. controller: Built-in hardware and software that controls the functions of a specific internal or peripheral device (e.g. keyboard controller). co-processor: A circuit built into the processor that is dedicated to intensive math calculations. CPU: Central Processing Unit. The portion of the computer that interprets and executes instructions. CRT: Cathode Ray Tube. A vacuum tube in which beams projected on a fluorescent screen-producing luminous spots. An example is the television set. cursor: A small, blinking rectangle or line that indicates the current position on the display screen. D data bits: A data communications parameter controlling the number of bits (binary digits) used to make up a byte. If data bits = 7 the computer can generate 128 unique characters. If data bits = 8 the computer can generate 256 unique characters. data: Information that is factual, measurable or statistical that a computer can process, store, or retrieve. DC: Direct Current. Electric current that flows in one direction. This type of power is usually supplied by batteries. default: The parameter value automatically selected by the system when you or the program do not provide instructions. Also called a preset value. User's Manual Glossary-5

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User’s Manual
Glossary-5
Glossary
compatibility:
1) The ability of one computer to accept and process data
in the same manner as another computer without modifying the
data or the media upon which it is being transferred.
2) the ability of one device to connect to or communicate with
another system or component.
components:
Elements or parts (of a system) which make up the whole
(system).
Composite Video (YUV):
A standard video signal used to transmit
images, e.g. from a VCR to a TV.
computer program:
A set of instructions written for a computer that
enable it to achieve a desired result.
computer system:
A combination of hardware, software, firmware, and
peripheral components assembled to process data into useful
information.
configuration:
The specific components in your system (such as the
terminal, printer, and disk drives) and the settings that define how
your system works. You use the BIOS Setup program to control
your system configuration.
controller:
Built-in hardware and software that controls the functions of a
specific internal or peripheral device (e.g. keyboard controller).
co-processor:
A circuit built into the processor that is dedicated to
intensive math calculations.
CPU:
Central Processing Unit. The portion of the computer that interprets
and executes instructions.
CRT:
Cathode Ray Tube. A vacuum tube in which beams projected on a
fluorescent screen-producing luminous spots. An example is the
television set.
cursor:
A small, blinking rectangle or line that indicates the current
position on the display screen.
D
data bits:
A data communications parameter controlling the number of bits
(binary digits) used to make up a byte. If data bits = 7 the computer
can generate 128 unique characters. If data bits = 8 the computer
can generate 256 unique characters.
data:
Information that is factual, measurable or statistical that a computer
can process, store, or retrieve.
DC:
Direct Current. Electric current that flows in one direction. This type of
power is usually supplied by batteries.
default:
The parameter value automatically selected by the system when
you or the program do not provide instructions. Also called a preset
value.