Toshiba Excite Pro AT15LE-A32 User's Guide for Excite Write AT10PE-A and Excit - Page 135

133 Glossary motherboard-The computer's main circuit board that contains the processor, memory, and other primary components. mount-To initialize the external storage device for transferring and storing files. multimedia-A combination of two or more media, such as sound, animation, and video in an application or presentation. N network-A collection of computers and associated devices that are connected by communications facilities. A network allows you to share data and peripheral devices, such as printers, with other users and to exchange electronic mail. non-interlaced-A method of refreshing the tablet screen, in which each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and down the screen. Compare interlaced. O online-Available through a computer. Online may refer to information being read from your own computer's internal storage drive, such as online documentation or online Help, or to information coming from another company on a company network or the Internet. operating system-A set of programs that controls how the tablet device works. P password-A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to a computer or the network. peripheral-Any device, such as a mouse or keyboard, that is attached to the tablet and controlled by the tablet's CPU. pixel-Short for "picture element." The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer. Plug and Play-Generally, refers to the tablet's ability to automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices. When capitalized, refers to a standard that, when followed by a device manufacturer, allows the tablet to configure itself automatically to work with the device. port-A socket on the tablet where you plug in a cable for connection to a peripheral device.