User manual SAMSUNG NX05PRT001

[. . . ] Product names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only, and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Macrovision Statement If your computer has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port, the following paragraph applies: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U. S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. [. . . ] The BIOS is software (often called firmware) that is independent of any operating system. It enables the computer to communicate with the screen, keyboard, and other peripheral devices without using programs on the hard disk. The BIOS on your computer is flash BIOS, which means that it has been recorded on a flash memory chip that can be updated if needed. A cold boot resets the entire computer and runs through all computer self-tests. A warm boot clears out computer memory only. Boot disk A disk containing operating system programs required to start your computer. A boot disk can be a floppy disk, hard drive, or compact disc. Byte The basic unit of measure for computer memory. A character--such as a letter of the alphabet--uses one byte of memory. Computer memory is often measured in kilobytes (1, 024 bytes) or megabytes (1, 048, 576 bytes). For more information on bytes and bits, see an introductory book on computers. Floppy disk A removable disk, also called floppy or diskette. Glossary 139 Hard drive Also called fixed disk. A hard drive is connected to the computer and can be installed or removed. Data written to a hard drive remains until it is overwritten or corrupted. The 2. 5-inch hard drive in your computer was designed for use in a notebook computer. Because hard drives in notebook computers are smaller than those in desktop computers, their maximum storage capacity may be less than that of desktop hard drives. However, because of their smaller size, the drives handle shock and vibration better than larger drives, which is important for a notebook computer. Refers to peripheral devices, such as printers, that are addressed through an I/O address. I/O address I/O stands for input/output. Peripheral devices, such as printers, are addressed through the I/O port address. IRQ (interrupt request line) The IRQ is a hardware line that a device uses to signal the microprocessor when the device needs the microprocessor's services. The number of IRQs is limited by industry standards. [. . . ] There is a danger of electric shocks. Appendix A-9 Use only authorized parts and do not disassemble, repair or modify the computer unless at an authorized dealer. Use authorized service centers as the system may be damaged. Do not touch the power strip with wet hands. Place the computer away from heat devices (such as heaters). [. . . ]