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stored in this way can not be changed by your notebook
and does not require power to maintain it.
SDRAM
Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory.
Serial Port
A connection to another device through which data is
transferred one bit at a time on a single wire with any
other wires only for control of the device not for transfer
of data.
SMART
Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology
(SMART) is an emerging technology that provides near-
term failure predictions for hard drives. When SMART is
enabled the hard drive monitors pre-determined drive
attributes that are susceptible to degradation over time.
If a failure is likely to occur, SMART makes a status
report available so that the LifeBook notebook can
prompt the user to back up the data on the drive. Natu-
rally not all failures are predictable. SMART predict-
ability is limited to those attributes which the drive can
self-monitor. In those cases where SMART can give
advance warning, a considerable amount of precious
data can be saved.
SRAM
Static random access memory. A specific technology of
making RAM which does not require periodic data
refreshing.
SSID
Service Set Identifier
Specifies which network you are joining. Some systems
allow you to specify any SSID as an option so you can
join any network.
Standby
To make inoperative for a period of time. Your LifeBook
notebook uses various suspension states to reduce power
consumption and prolong the charge of your battery.
Status Indicator
A display which reports the condition of some portion
of your hardware. On your LifeBook notebook this is an
LCD screen just above the keyboard.
Stereo (audio)
A system using two channels to process sound from two
different sources.
SVGA
Super VGA.
S-Video
Super Video. A component video system for driving a
TV or computer monitor.
System Clock
An oscillator of fixed precise frequency which synchro-
nizes the operation of the system and is counted to
provide time of day and date.
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol.
A standard Internet protocol that is most widely used.
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 organiza-
tion 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.
VGA
Video Graphics Array. A video display standard
originally introduced by IBM with the PS/2 series of
personal computers.
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 guar-
antees 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.
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