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 systems, word
processors, and spreadsheets.
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.
T
TFT
Thin Film Transistor. A type of NEC Versa LCD color screen that supports
256 colors and provides exceptional screen display.
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