Glossary
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Regular dialing
Dialing a number with the numeric keys. Use regular dialing to dial a number that is
not registered for any of the automatic dialing methods.
Resolution
The density of dots for an output device like a fax, scanner, or printer. Expressed in
terms of dots per inch (dpi). Low resolution causes font characters and graphics to
have a jagged appearance. Higher resolution means smoother curves and angles, as
well as a better match to traditional typeface designs. Resolution values are
represented by horizontal data and vertical data, for example, 200
×
200 dpi.
Rotary pulse
A rotary pulse or pulse dial telephone is dialed by manually rotating a dial to send
pulses to the telephone switching system. When you pulse dial, you hear clicks. With
tone dialing, you hear tones.
