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Chapter 6 Vocab

TermDefinition
burn-in When a static image stays on a monitor for many hours, leaving a permanent impression of that image on the monitor
capture card a peripheral device or an expansion card used to record and stream content from an external device
dead pixel A pixel on an LCD monitor that is not working and can appear as a small white, black, or colored spot on the screen
Device Manager The primary Windows tool (devmgmt.msc) for managing hardware.
distorted geometry Images that are stretched inappropriately on a monitor.
DVI-D A DVI video port that works only with digital monitors
DVI-I A DVI video port that supports both analog and digital monitors
ghost cursor A trail on the screen left behind when you move the mouse
graphics tablet (or digitizing tablet, or digitizer) An input device that can use a stylus to hand draw. It works like a pencil on the tablet and uses a USB port
HDMI connector A connector that transmits both digital video and audio and is used on most computers and televisions
hot-swappable The ability to plug in or unplug devices without first powering down the system. USB devices are hot-swappable
in-plane switching (IPS) This type of LCD monitor is the best LED backlighting for viewing photography. It displays the most accurate colors
LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor (or flat-panel monitor) A monitor that produces an image using a liquid crystal material made of large, easily polarized molecules. Also called a flat-panel monitor.
Lightning A connector for power and communication for some mobile Apple products
micro USB A smaller version of the regular USB connector
Mini DisplayPort A smaller version of DisplayPort that is used on laptops or other mobile devices
Mini PCI Express (or Mini PCIe) A standard used for notebook's internal expansion slots that follows the PCI Express standards applied to notebooks.
mini USB A smaller version of the regular USB connector; it is also smaller than microUSB
OLED (organic light-emitting diode) A type of monitor that uses a thin LED layer or film between two grids of electrodes and does not use backlighting.
overheat shutdown When a device, such as a projector, overheats and automatically powers off. Allow it to cool down before powering it up again.
Pixel A small spot on a fine horizontal scan line. Pixels are illuminated to create an image on the monitor
Projector A device used to shine a light that projects a transparent image onto a large screen; a projector is often used in classrooms or with other large groups
RS-232 A 9-pin serial connector used with rack server consoles and older mice, keyboards, dial-up modems, and other peripherals
sound card An expansion card with sound ports
Stylus A device that is included with a graphics tablet and works like a pencil on the tablet
Thunderbolt A multipurpose connector used for high-end displays, external storage devices, and to charge power for smartphones and laptops. Older versions use the same connector as the mini DisplayPort while the newest version uses USB C
twisted nematic (TN) This is the oldest type of LCD monitor, but they are still popular because they are inexpensive and easy to produce
USB 2.0 A version of USB that runs at 480 Mbps and uses cables up to 5 meters long. Also called Hi-Speed USB
USB 3.0 A version of USB that runs at 5 Gbps and uses cables up to 3 meters long. Also called SuperSpeed USB
USB4 A version of USB that runs at 40 Gbps and only uses USB-C connectors
USB-C A USB connector that is flat with rounded sides and used by smartphones and tablets. The connector is required for USB 3.2 devices to attain maximum speeds
vertical alignment This type of LCD monitor is a compromise between TN and IPS monitors and is ideal for general use.
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