Dell Latitude C640 User Manual
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a software package, user name, and access phone numbers for a monthly fee. If your computer has a
modem, you can connect to the Internet, access websites, and send and receive e-mail.
K
KB -
kilobyte
A unit of data that equals 1,024 bytes but is often referred to as 1,000 bytes.
keyboard shortcut -
A command requiring you to press multiple keys at the same time. Also referred to
as key combination.
kg -
kilogram
A unit measuring mass that equals 1,000 grams.
L
LAN -
local area network
A computer network covering a small area. A LAN usually is confined to a building or a few nearby buildings.
A LAN can be connected to another LAN over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves to form a
wide area network (WAN).
LCD -
liquid crystal display
The technology used by portable computer displays.
line conditioners -
A device that keeps a computer's power source at a constant level and can handle
power interruptions (power fluctuations). Line conditioners cannot protect against a complete loss of power.
lockup -
A condition during which your computer quits responding to keyboard and touch pad input.
LOM -
LAN on motherboard
A system board with integrated networking silicon, which eliminates the need for an add-in network card and
enables advanced management technologies requiring signals to and from the system board.
M
mAh -
milliampere-hour