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Appendix C. Glossary
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Speaker Phone application The Speaker Phone application is a
separate program that allows you to dial a number and talk with
another person over telephone lines. To run this application, double-
click the Speaker Phone icon in the Mobile Computer Tools folder.
stand alone charger An optional charging device used to charge an
additional battery for the computer.
suspend mode Suspend mode turns off certain functions of the
computer if there is no activity for a user-specified time. The
computer also enters suspend mode if the battery capacity becomes
critically low and external power is not connected or the battery is not
replaced. Some systems do not automatically enter suspend mode
when they are connected to external power.
System Configuration Utility (SCU) A utility that allows you to
change default settings for your hardware options and power
management.
Taskbar In Windows 95, the area along the bottom of the screen that
contains the Start button and buttons for windows, documents, or
applications that are open.
utility A program that helps you maintain and improve the efficiency
of the computer system.
vehicle adapter An optional device that supplies power from the
vehicle battery to operate the computer and charge the battery
installed in the unit. It typically connects to the vehicle battery using
the cigarette lighter socket.
vehicle cradle An optional, vehicle-based docking station designed to
safely secure the computer in a vehicle. You can also use the vehicle
cradle to charge batteries, communicate with other devices, and
access information from a CD-ROM.
Video Graphics Array (VGA) Video graphics technology that supports
up to 256 colors and a graphics resolution of 640 x 480 pixels.
video port This port can be used to connect an external monitor.