Dell Inspiron 2000 User Manual
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reserve battery
A coin-cell battery that maintains system configuration, date, and time information in a special section of memory when the computer is turned off.
resolution
See
RFI
Abbreviation for radio frequency interference.
ROM
Acronym for read-only memory. Your computer contains some programs essential to its operation in ROM code. Unlike RAM, a ROM chip retains its contents even after you
turn off your computer. Examples of code in ROM include the program that initiates your computer's boot routine and the POST.
rpm
Abbreviation for revolutions per minute.
RTC
Abbreviation for real-time clock. Battery-powered clock circuitry inside the computer that keeps the date and time after you turn off the computer.
save-to-disk suspend mode
In Windows NT, a power conservation mode that saves system data to the hard-disk drive and turns off the computer. Known as hibernate mode in Windows 98.
SCSI
Acronym for small computer system interface. An I/O bus interface with faster data transmission rates than standard ports. You can connect up to seven devices (15 for some
newer SCSI types) to one SCSI connector.
SDRAM
Abbreviation for synchronous dynamic random-access memory. SDRAM is a memory technology that improves the performance of your computer's memory subsystem by
reducing the need for wait states. SDRAM devices have a synchronous interface to the devices to which they are connected and are governed by the system clock. These
features reduce the need for wait states often required for conventional memory devices to ensure that timing signals have been set up correctly.
screen saver
A program that prevents a static image from damaging the monitor. It starts automatically after a user-defined period of inactivity.
scroll lock mode
Pressing
allows you to set the number of lines that are scrolled when you press
or
.
sec
Abbreviation for second(s).
securing clips
Metal clips on the side of the cable connector(s) for some devices, such as an external media bay. To disconnect the cable from the device or computer, press in on the
securing clips while pulling the connector straight out.
serial port
An I/O port used most often to connect a modem to your computer. You can usually identify a serial port on your computer by its 9-pin connector.
service tag sequence
A bar code label on the computer that Dell technicians use to identify your computer when you call Dell for customer or technical support.
SGRAM
Acronym for synchronous graphics random-access memory.
shortcut
Icons that provide quick access to frequently used programs, files, folders, and drives. By double-clicking a shortcut, you can open its corresponding folder or file without