Minolta PI4700E user manual Glossary

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Glossary

10BASE-T

A network data transfer standard established by the IEEE. The network uses a twisted-pair cable carrying 10 megabits per second (10Mbps).

100BASE-T

A network data transfer standard established by the IEEE. The network uses a twisted-pair cable carrying 100 megabits per second (Mbps).

application

A software program that performs a particular function, such as generat- ing graphics or spreadsheets.

click

To press and release a mouse button quickly. Often used to select an ob- ject. SEE double-click.

control panel

A bank of indicators that show the current status of the printer.

Panel buttons that are located on the control panel make it possible to per- form a variety of different operations.

dialog box

A box that appears in order for the user to input information or settings re- quired for the printer to operate.

double-click

Pressing a mouse button twice in quick succession while keeping the mouse in place. Often used to open a dialog or enable a function. SEE click.

display

A visual output device of a computer.

resolution

The fineness of detail of the output print, expressed in the number of dots per inch (dpi, or dots per inch). Higher resolution produces text and graph- ics with greater sharpness and fineness of detail, but results in a greater amount of data involved.

EtherTalk

The AppleTalk protocol supporting Ethernet. It allows Macintosh users to use the Ethernet.

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