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save to file (stf)
After 30 minutes in Suspend mode, the system memory (RAM) is automati-
cally saved to a special file on the hard disk, and the system powers down.
scanner
An optical device that reads printed material and converts it to a computer
screen image.
serial interface
An interface that communicates information one bit at a time.
serial printer
A printer with a serial interface.
SIR
Serial Infrared Standard. Using infrared technology Serial Infrared Standard
mode sends data at 2.4 Kbit/second to 115.2 Kbit/second (2,400 to 115,200
bits per second).
software
Programs that run on a computer such as operating systems, word processors,
and spreadsheets.
suspend mode
This is a power savings mode that promotes longer battery and system life.
The system pauses and shuts down operation in a sleep-like state after a
specified amount of system inactivity. Press the Resume button to return to
the point where you left off.
super video graphics array (SVGA)
A color bit-mapped graphics display standard, that provides a resolution of
1024x 768 with up to 256 colors displayed simultaneously.
system board
The main printed circuit board inside the system unit into which other
boards and major chip components, such as the system microprocessor, are
connected.
