Dell Latitude C540 - Manual (Page 168)

setup program - A program that is used to install and configure hardware and software. The setup.exe or
install.exe program comes with most Windows software packages. Setup program differs from system
setup program.
shortcut - An icon that provides quick access to frequently used programs, files, folders, and drives. When
you place a shortcut on your Windows desktop and double-click the icon, you can open its corresponding
folder or file without having to find it first. Shortcut icons do not change the location of files. If you delete a
shortcut, the original file is not affected. Also, you can rename a shortcut icon.
shutdown - The process of closing windows and programs, exiting the operating system, and turning off
your computer. You can lose data if you turn off your computer before completing a shutdown.
SODIMM - small outline dual in-line memory module
A type of small, thin memory module used in portable computers.
SPD - serial presence detect
A chip on a memory module that stores information about the module, including the size, speed, voltage,
and manufacturer.
S/PDIF - Sony/Philips Digital Interface
An audio transfer file format that allows the transfer of audio from one file to another without converting it
to and from an analog format, which could degrade the quality of the file.
standby mode - A power management mode that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to save
energy.
surge protectors - A device that prevents voltage spikes, which occur during electrical storms or following
power interruptions, from entering a computer through the electrical outlet. Many surge protectors have a
telephone jack for modem protection. Some surge protectors provide warranty coverage for certain types of
damage.
Most surge protectors do not protect against lightning strikes, so you should disconnect your computer when
lightning is near. Surge protectors also do not offer protection against power interruptions (power
fluctuations), which occur when the voltage drops more than 20 percent.
Network connections cannot be protected by surge protectors. Always disconnect the network cable from the
network connector during electrical storms.
SVGA - super video graphics array
A video standard for video cards and controllers. Typical SVGA resolutions are 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768.
The number of colors and resolution that a program displays depends on the capabilities of the monitor, the
video controller and its drivers, and the amount of video memory installed in the computer.
S-video TV-out - A connector used to attach a TV or digital audio device to the computer.