Fujitsu Siemens Computers LifeBook A6210 User Manual

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135 - Glossary

ECP

Extended Capability Port. A set of standards for high speed data communication and interconnection
between electronic devices.

Encryption Key (Network Key)

Data encryption key used to encrypt message text and for computing message integrity checks. Data
encryption protects data from unauthorized viewing.

This device uses the same encryption key to encode and decode the data, and the identical encryption key
is required between the sender and receiver.

ESD

Electro-Static Discharge. The sudden discharge of electricity from a static charge which has built-up
slowly. Example: the shock you get from a doorknob on a dry day or the sparks you get from brushing hair
on a dry day.

FCC

Federal Communications Commission.

Floppy Disk

A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media which is highly flexible.

GB

Gigabyte. One billion bytes.

Hard drive

A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media where the platter is very stiff.

I/O

Input/Output. Data entering and leaving your notebook in electronic form.

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