302 Glossary
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DVD PLAYER — The software used to watch DVD movies. The DVD player
displays a window with buttons that you use to watch a movie.
DVD+RW
DRIVE — A drive that can read DVDs and most CD media and write
to DVD+RW (rewritable DVDs) discs.
DVI — digital video interface — A standard for digital transmission between a
computer and a digital video display; the DVI adapter works through the computer’s
integrated graphics.
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ECC — error checking and correction — A type of memory that includes special
circuitry for testing the accuracy of data as it passes in and out of memory.
ECP — extended capabilities port — A parallel connector design that provides
improved bidirectional data transmission. Similar to EPP, it uses direct memory
access to transfer data and often improves performance.
EIDE — enhanced integrated device electronics — An improved version of the
IDE interface for hard drives and CD drives.
EMI — electromagnetic interference — Electrical interference caused by
electromagnetic radiation.
ENERGY STAR® — EPA requirements that decrease the overall consumption
of electricity.
EPP — enhanced parallel port — A parallel connector design that provides
bidirectional data transmission.
ESD — electrostatic discharge — A rapid discharge of static electricity. ESD can
damage integrated circuits found in computer and communications equipment.
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XPANSION CARD — A circuit board that installs in an expansion slot on the
computer’s system board, expanding the capabilities of the computer. Examples
include video, modem, and sound cards.
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XPANSION SLOT — A connector on the computer’s system board where you
insert an expansion card, connecting it to the system bus.
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XPRESS SERVICE CODE — A numeric code located on a sticker on your
Dell™ computer. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for assistance.
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XTENDED DISPLAY MODE — A display setting that allows you to use a second
monitor as an extension of your display. Also referred to as dual display mode.
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XTENDED PC CARD — A PC card that extends beyond the edge of the PC card
slot when installed.
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