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- Glossary
TFT
Thin Film Transistor – A technology for flat display panels which uses a thin film matrix of transistors
to control each pixel of the display screen individually.
UL
Underwriters Laboratories – An independent organization that tests and certifies the electrical safety
of devices.
USB
Universal Serial Bus. Standard that allows you to simultaneously connect up to 127 USB devices such
as game pads, pointing devices, printers, and keyboards to your computer.
VRAM
Video Random Access Memory. A memory dedicated to video display data and control.
WFM
Wired for Management is Intel’s broad-based initiative to reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) of
business computing without sacrificing power and flexibility.
Wi-Fi Compatible
Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) Identifies that the product has passed the interoperability test, supplied by
the WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance), which guarantees the interoperability of
wireless IEEE 802.11 LAN products. For more information on the Wi-Fi standard, go to the WECA
Web site at: www.wirelessethernet.com.
WLAN
Wireless Local Area Network. A wireless interconnection of computers and peripherals within a
single limited geographic location which can pass programs and data amongst themselves.
