Toshiba Satellite Pro Te2000 Manual

							GLOSSARY
  Glossary-7 execute:  To interpret and execute an
instruction.
Extended Capability Port: An industry
standard that provides a data buffer,
switchable forward and reverse data
transmission, and run length encoding
(RLE) support.
F
fast infrared:  An industry standard that
enables cableless infrared serial data
transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps.
file:  A collection of related information;
a file can contain data, programs, or
both.
firmware:  A set of instructions built
into the hardware which controls and
directs a microprocessor’s activities.
fixed disk:  See hard disk.
floppy disk:  See diskette.
floppy disk drive (FDD):  See diskette
drive.
Fn-esse: A TOSHIBA utility that lets
you assign functions to hotkeys.
format:  The process of readying a
blank disk for its first use. Formatting
establishes the structure of the disk that
the operating system expects before it
writes files or programs onto the disk.
folder: An icon in Windows used to
store documents or other folders.
function keys:  The keys labeled F1
through F12 that tell the computer to
perform certain functions.
G
gigabyte (GB):  A unit of data storage
equal to 1024 megabytes. See also
megabyte.
GND:  Ground. An RS-232C signal
used in the exchange of data between a
computer and serial device.
graphics: The use of drawings,
pictures, or other images, such as charts
or graphs, to present information.
H
hard disk:  A non-removable disk
usually referred to as drive C. Also
called fixed disk.
hard disk drive (HDD):  An electro-
mechanical device that reads and writes
a hard disk. See also hard disk.
hardware:  The physical electronic and
mechanical components of a computer
system: typically, the computer itself,
external disk drives, etc. See also
software and firmware.
hertz: A unit of wave frequency that
equals one cycle per second.
hexadecimal:  The base 16 numbering
system composed of the digits 0
through 9 and the letters A, B, C, D, E,
and F.
host computer:  The computer that
controls, regulates, and transmits
information to a device or another
computer.
host computer 
						

							GLOSSARY
Glossary-8hot dock/undock: Connecting or
disconnecting a device to or from the
computer while the computer’s power is
turned on.
hotkey:  The computer’s feature in
which certain keys in combination with
the extended function key, Fn, can be
used to set system parameters, such as
speaker volume.
HW Setup: A TOSHIBA utility that
lets you set the parameters for various
hardware components.
I
icon:  A small graphic image displayed
on the screen or in the indicator panel.
In Windows, an icon represents an
object that the user can manipulate.
iLINK (IEEE1394): This port
enables high-speed data transfer
directly from external devices such as
digital video cameras
.
infrared port:  A cableless communi-
cations capable of using infrared signals
to send serial data.
input:  The data or instructions you
provide to a computer, communication
device or other peripheral device from
the keyboard or external or internal
storage devices. The data sent (or
output) by the sending computer is
input for the receiving computer.
instruction:  Statements or commands
that specify how to perform a particular
task.interface:  1) Hardware and/or software
components of a system used specifi-
cally to connect one system or device to
another. 2) To physically connect one
system or device to another to exchange
information. 3) The point of contact
between user, the computer, and the
program, for example, the keyboard or a
menu.
interrupt request: A signal that gives a
component access to the processor.
I/O:  Input/output. Refers to acceptance
and transfer of data to and from a
computer.
I/O devices:  Equipment used to
communicate with the computer and
transfer data to and from it.
J
jumper:  A small clip or wire that
allows you to change the hardware
characteristics by electrically connect-
ing two points of a circuit.
K
K:  Taken from the Greek word kilo,
meaning 1000; often used as equivalent
to 1024, or 2 raised to the 10th power.
See also byte and kilobyte.
KB:  See kilobyte.
hot dock/undock 
						

							GLOSSARY
  Glossary-9 MDA:  Monochrome Display Adapter.
A video display protocol defined by the
IBM Monochrome Display Adapter and
its associated circuitry for direct drive
TTL displays that supports a mono-
chrome 720x350 text mode.
megabyte (MB):  A unit of data storage
equal to 1024 kilobytes. See also
kilobyte.
megahertz: A unit of wave frequency
that equals 1 million cycles per second.
See also hertz.
menu:  A software interface that
displays a list of options on the screen.
Also called a screen.
microprocessor:  A hardware compo-
nent contained in a single integrated
circuit that carries out instructions. Also
called the central processing unit (CPU),
one of the main parts of the computer.
MMX: Refers to microprocessors with
additional instructions beyond the x86
standard. The instructions were devel-
oped on the basis of multimedia code
requirements and thus improve the
performance of multimedia applications.
mode:  A method of operation, for
example, the boot mode or the resume
mode.
modem:  Derived from modulator/
demodulator, a device that converts
(modulates) digital data for transmission
over telephone lines and then converts
modulated data (demodulates) to digital
format where received.
modem
keyboard:  An input device containing
switches that are activated by manually
pressing marked keys. Each keystroke
activates a switch that transmits a
specific code to the computer. For each
key, the transmitted code is, in turn,
representative of the (ASCII) character
marked on the key.
kilobyte (KB):  A unit of data storage
equal to 1024 bytes. See also byte and
megabit.
L
level 2 cache: See cache.
Light Emitting Diode (LED):  A
semiconductor device that emits light
when a current is applied.
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD):  Liquid
crystal sealed between two sheets of
glass coated with transparent conducting
material. The viewing-side coating is
etched into character forming segments
with leads that extend to the edge of the
glass. Applying a voltage between the
glass sheets darkens the liquid crystal to
provide contrast to lighted portions of
the display.
LSI:  Large Scale Integration.  1) A
technology that allows the inclusion of
up to 100,000 simple logic gates on a
single chip. 2) An integrated circuit that
uses the large scale integration.
M
main board:  See motherboard. 
						

							GLOSSARY
Glossary-10monitor:  A device that uses rows and
columns of pixels to display alphanu-
meric characters or graphic images. See
CRT.
motherboard:  A name sometimes
used to refer to the main printed circuit
board in processing equipment. It
usually contains integrated circuits that
perform the processor’s basic functions
and provides connectors for adding
other boards that perform special
functions. Sometimes called a main
board.
MPEG: Moving picture coding expert
group is an industry standard architec-
ture for compression of video signals.
N
non-system disk:  A formatted diskette
(floppy disk) you can use to store
programs and data but you cannot use
to start the computer. See system disk.
nonvolatile memory:  Memory,
usually read-only (ROM), that is
capable of permanently storing
information. Turning the computer’s
power off does not alter data stored in
nonvolatile memory.
numeric keypad overlay: A feature
that allows you to use certain keys on
the keyboard to perform numeric entry,
or to control cursor and page
movement.
O
OCR:  Optical Character Recognition
(reader). A technique or device that uses
laser or visible light to identify charac-
ters and input them into a storage
device.
OCR wand:  A device that reads, using
an optical device, hand written or
machine printed symbols into a
computer. See also OCR.
on-line state:  A functional state of a
peripheral device when it is ready to
receive or transmit data.
operating system:  A group of pro-
grams that controls the basic operation
of a computer. Operating system
functions include interpreting programs,
creating data files, and controlling the
transmission and receipt (input/output)
of data to and from memory and
peripheral devices.
output:  The results of a computer
operation. Output commonly indicates
data 1) printed on paper, 2) displayed at
a terminal, 3) sent through the serial port
of internal modem, or 4) stored on some
magnetic media.
P
parallel:  Refers to two or more
processes or events that can occur
simultaneously, and without interfering
with each other. See also serial.
parallel interface:  Refers to a type of
information exchange that transmits
information one byte (8 bits) at a time.
See also serial interface.
monitor 
						

							GLOSSARY
  Glossary-11 parity:  1) The symmetrical relationship
between two parameter values (integers)
both of which are either on or off; odd or
even; 0 or 1. 2) In serial
communications, an error detection bit
that is added to a group of data bits
making 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 levels of
password protection such as user,
supervisor and eject.
pel:  The smallest area of the display
that can be addressed by software. Equal
in size to a pixel or group of pixels. See
pixel.
peripheral component interconnect:
An industry standard 32-bit bus.
peripheral device:  An I/O device that
is external to the central processor and/
or main memory such as a printer or a
mouse.
plug and play:  A capability with
Windows that enables the system to
automatically recognize connections of
external devices and make the necessary
configurations in the computer.
pixel:  A picture element. The smallest
dot that can be made on a display or
printer. Also called a pel.
port:  The electrical connection through
which the computer sends and receives
data to and from devices or other
computers.Port Replicator: Devices that enables
one-point connection to a number of
peripheral devices and provides
additional ports and slots.
printed circuit board (PCB):  A
hardware component of a processor to
which integrated circuits and other
components are attached. The board
itself is typically flat and rectangular,
and constructed of fiberglass, to form
the attachment surface.
program:  A set of instructions a
computer can execute that enables it to
achieve a desired result. See also
application.
prompt:  A message the computer
provides indicating it is ready for or
requires information or an action from
you.
R
Radio frequency interference (RFI)
shield:  A metal shield enclosing the
printed circuit boards of the printer or
computer to prevent radio and TV
interference. All computer equipment
generates radio frequency signals. The
FCC regulates the amount of signals a
computing device can allow past its
shielding. A Class A device is sufficient
for office use. Class B provides a more
stringent classification for home
equipment use. TOSHIBA portable
computers comply with Class B
computing device regulations.
Random Access Memory (RAM):
High speed memory within the com-
puter circuitry that can be read or
written to.
RAM 
						

							GLOSSARY
Glossary-12serial:  The handling of data bits one
after the other.
serial communications:  A communi-
cations technique that uses as few as
two interconnecting wires to send bits
one after another.
serial interface:  Refers to a type of
information exchange that transmits
information sequentially, one bit at a
time. Contrast: Parallel interface.
serial port:  A communications port to
which you can connect devices, such as
a modem, mouse, or serial printer.
SIO:  Serial Input/Output. The
electronic methodology used in serial
data transmission.
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.
restart
restart:  Resetting a computer without
turning it off (also called ‘warm boot’
or ‘soft reset’). To restart the computer,
press Ctrl + Alt + Del while the
computer is on. See also boot.
RCA jack: A single-pin connector that
carries composite video signals, which
include both contrast and color
information. See also S-video.
RGB:  Red, green, and blue. A device
that uses three input signals, each
activating an electron gun for a primary
additive color (red, green, and blue) or
port for using such a device. See also
CRT.
RJ11:  A modular telephone jack.
ROM: Read Only Memory: A
nonvolatile memory chip manufactured
to contain information that controls the
computer’s basic operation. You cannot
access or change information stored in
ROM.
RS-232C:  The Electronic Industries
Association (EIA) interface standard
that describes the 25-pin connector
interface and control, data, and status
signals that allow asynchronous
communications between computers,
printers, communications and other
peripheral devices.
S
SCSI: Small Computer System
Interface is an industry standard
interface for connection of a variety of
peripheral devices. 
						

							GLOSSARY
  Glossary-13 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.
write protection
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.
W
Warm dock/undock: Connecting or
disconnecting a device to or from the
computer while the computer is
suspended.
warm start:  Restarting or resetting a
computer without turning it off.
window:  A portion of the screen that
can display its own application or
document. Often used to mean a
Microsoft Windows window.
Wireless LAN: A short-range radio
technology designed to simplify
wireless communication with other
LAN systems based on Direct Sequence
Spread Spectrum radio technology that
complies with the IEEE 802.11
Standard (Revision B) .
write protection:  A method for
protecting a diskette (floppy disk) from
accidental erasure. 
						

							GLOSSARY
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INDEX
Index
A
AC adaptor  1-6, 2-11
DC IN 15V port  2-4
additional  1-12, 8-11
connecting  3-5
AccuPoint II  1-6, 2-7
problems  9-16
using  4-1
Advanced Port Replicator  1-12, 8-11
ASCII characters  5-9
Auto power on,See Power
B
Battery,See also Battery pack
charging  6-8
extending life  6-11
indicator  2-8, 6-4
monitoring capacity  6-9
real time clock  1-6, 6-6
safety precautions  6-7
save mode  1-9
types  6-5
Battery charger  1-12, 8-9
Battery pack  1-6, 6-5
additional  1-12, 8-7
location  2-5
replacing  6-11
2nd,See Slim Select Bay
Boot priority  7-7
C
Cache memory
CPU cache  1-4
Level 2 cache  1-4
CD-ROM drive,See also Slim Select
Bay  1-4, 4-4
CD-R/RW drive,See also Slim Select
Bay  1-5, 4-5
CD-RW/DVD drive,See also Slim
Select Bay  1-5, 4-5
Charger,See Battery charger
Cleaning the computer  4-19
COM level,See Ports, serial
Cooling  1-10, 4-20
D
DC IN indicator  2-8, 6-4
Disk indicator  2-8
Diskette care  4-12
Diskette drive  8-11
connecting  4-11
disconnecting  4-12
problems  9-14
using  4-10
Display  1-5, 2-7,See also Video
modes and Monitor external
automatic power off  1-9
controller  1-5, Appendix B
driver  1-11
opening  3-5
selection,See Hot keys
Documentation list  1-2, 1-3
DVD-ROM drive,See also Slim
Select Bay  1-4
software  1-11
using  4-4 
						

							Index-2
Users Manual
INDEX
E
Environment  3-2
Equipment checklist  1-1
Equipment setup
general conditions  3-2
placement  3-2
Ergonomics
lighting  3-4
seating and posture  3-3
work habits  3-4
Expansion memory,See Memory
expansion
F
Fn key emulation  5-6
Fn + Alt (enhanced keyboard
simulation)  5-3
Fn + Ctrl (enhanced keyboard
simulation)  5-3
Fn + Enter  5-3
Fn + Esc (sound mute)  5-4
Fn-esse  1-11
Fn + F1 (instant security)  5-4
Fn + F2 (power save mode)  5-4
Fn + F3 (standby)  5-4
Fn + F4 (hibernation)  5-5
Fn + F5 (display selection)  5-5
Fn + F6 (display brightness)  5-5
Fn + F7 (display brightness)  5-5
Fn + F8 (wireless setting)  5-6
Fn + F10 (arrow mode)  5-3, 5-7
Fn + F11 (numeric mode)  5-3, 5-7
Fn + F12 (ScrLock)  5-3
Fn Sticky key  5-6
Function Keys  5-2
H
Hard disk drive  1-4
automatic power off  1-9
problems  9-9
Hibernation  1-10, 5-5
problems  9-22
Hotkeys  1-9, 5-4
display brightness  5-5
display selection  5-5
hibernation  5-5
instant security  5-4
power save mode  5-4
standby  5-4
sticky key utility  5-6
wireless setting  5-6
HW Setup  1-10
accessing  7-1
Boot Priority  7-7
CPU  7-7
Device Config  7-5
Display  7-6
General  7-4
Keyboard  7-10
LAN  7-11
Parallel/Printer  7-6
Password  7-4
Pointing Devices  7-6
USB  7-10
window  7-2
I
Indicators  2-8, 6-4
Infrared port,See also Ports
problems  9-15
Instant security,See Hot keys
Interfaces,See Ports