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User’s Manual Glossary-11

Glossary

PAL: PAL (Phase Alternating Line) is the dominant video and broadcasting

standard in Europe.

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 characters used to identify a specific user.

The computer provides various levels of password protection such

as user and supervisor.

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.

Péritel: Péritel is a 21-pin connecting cable/port system that allows images

and high-quality stereo sound (including Dolby

Pro-Logic sound

formats) to be sent from one audio-visual device to another. It is also

known as a "SCART connector" or "Euro connector".

pixel: A picture element. The smallest dot that can be made on a display or

printer. Also called a pel.

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.

port: The electrical connection through which the computer sends and

receives data to and from devices or other computers.

Power Option Utility: A TOSHIBA utility that allows you to set the

parameters for various power-saving functions.

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.

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