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PCMCIA Card (Personal Computer Memory Card
International Association)
A device using PCMCIA standards (also referred to as the PC Card
standard) that the user can install into the WinBook notebook. These
credit-card sized electronic modules include, modems and network
adapters. See Chapter Five for more information.
Pixel
Short for “picture element”. A single dot on a computer’s graphic
display. They can be many different colors. All such pixels add up
to form the display. The number of pixels displayed is the “resolution”
of your computer’s display.
Plug and Play
A set of software, firmware, and hardware specifications that when
implemented together, allow the system to automatically configure
internal hardware and software without user intervention.
Power Management
Set of procedures the system adheres to in order to minimize power
consumption. The user can modify these on the WinBook notebook
through the Power icon in the Control Panel.
PS/2 Keyboard
Keyboard standard for PCs that was set by IBM in 1987 with their
introduction of the PS/2 system. The WinBook notebook will work
with keyboards adhering to this standard.
PS/2 Pointing Device
Pointing device that uses a PS/2 interface connector to plug into
the computer, e.g. a mouse or trackball.
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