NEC Versa L320, Руководство пользователя

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Glossary 9
reset
The process of returning a device to zero or to an initial or arbitrarily selected
condition.
resolution
The degree of screen image clarity. Video display resolution is determined by the
number of pixels on the screen. Resolution is usually specified in pixels by scan lines,
for example, 800x600. See pixels.
RS-232C
Standard interface for serial devices. This port is sometimes referred to as the serial
port.
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.
SIR
Serial Infrared, an infrared technology that sends data at 2.4 Mbit/second (2,400,000
bits per second).
SO-DIMM
Small Outline Dual-Inline Memory Module. A small circuit board that holds memory
chips. A dual in-line memory module (DIMM) has a 64-bit path.
software
Programs that run on a computer such as operating systems, word processors, and
spreadsheets.
SpeedStep technology
Intel SpeedStep technology provided with some Pentium III processors lets you
customize high-performance computing on your notebook computer. When powered by
a battery, the processor drops its computing speed to lower power consumption and
conserve battery life.