HP Vectra VE 5/series 2 - Manual (Page 117)

memory modules
Miniature boards containing memory chips. Used for increasing the amount of memory
available in the computer.
MID files
Standard file format used to store MIDI sequence information.
MIDI
Musical Instrument Digital Interface. An international hardware/ software standard that specifies
the cable and hardware interface that allows several devices, instruments, and computers to
interchange music codes and events.
multimedia
Combining static media (such as text and pictures) with dynamic data (such as sound, video,
and animation) on the same system.
network server mode
A security feature that prevents unauthorized use of an input device (like a keyboard or mouse)
while your computer is running as an unattended network server.
OLE
Object Linking and Embedding. A Windows feature that allows different object types (such as
speech clips or notes of music) to appear in a document. The objects can be linked, in which
case they remain separate files, or embedded, where they become a part of the document.
pixel
Picture element. The smallest addressable spot on the screen.
Plug and Play
Plug and Play is an architecture designed to simplify installation and configuration of new
devices in a PC.
POST
Power-On Self-Test. A series of tests your computer performs when you switch the computer
on.
RAM
Random Access Memory. This memory is used to hold programs and data temporarily.
resolution
A measure of the visible detail on a screen or printout. Screen resolution is measured in ‘pixels
across’ by ‘pixels down’ by ‘number of colors’. Printer resolution is measured in dpi (dots-per-
inch).