Operating instructions
Table Of Contents
- User's Manual
- Notice
- Contents
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Using The Computer
- Chapter 3: Advanced Controls
- Overview
- Advanced Video Controls
- Display Devices
- Display Options
- Enabling Other Displays
- Power Management Features
- Enabling Power Management/Options
- Chapter 4: Drivers & Utilities
- Chapter 5: BIOS Utilities
- Chapter 6: Upgrading The Computer
- Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
- Appendix A. Specifications
- Glossary
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RAM (Random Access Memory) - The memory available to pro-
grams, different programs will need more or less RAM depending on
what they are doing. RAM is the most common type of memory
found in computers.
reboot - To restart a computer.
resume - To restart your computer from suspend mode.
ROM (Read Only Memory) - A memory chip that permanently
stores instructions and data. Its contents are created at the time of
manufacture and cannot be altered. ROM chips are used to store con-
trol routines in personal computers (ROM BIOS), peripheral control-
lers and other electronic equipment.
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SD (Secure Digital) Memory Cards - SD memory cards are one of
a type of next generation memory devices that offer a combination
of high storage capacity (currently 16, 32 and 64 MB), fast data
transfer rates, flexibility and security in a memory card about the size
of a postage stamp. SD memory cards are non-volatile, which means
they do not require power to retain the information stored on them.
They are solid-state devices, so they have no moving parts to skip or