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resolution
The degree of screen image clarity. Video display resolution
is determined by the number of pixels on the screen. Reso-
lution is usually specified in pixels by scan lines, for exam-
ple, 640 by 480. See pixels.
RS-232C
Standard interface for serial devices.
S
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.
software
Programs that run on a computer, such as operating sys-
tems, word processors, and spreadsheets.
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.
T
TFT
Thin Film Transistor. A type of Versa LCD color screen
that supports 256 colors and provides exceptional screen
display.
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