glossary
Find easy to understand definitions for terminology so Sharp product features and Sharp benefits are clear to you. Click below on the first letter of the word you want defined.
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Activity Report
A list of all transmissions and receptions, (the last current 50) that have occurred using the fax machine.
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Age Verification/Birthday Entry
Used for prohibiting the sale of goods (departments, PLUs or UPCs) to persons under a given age based on birthday entries on an ECR/POS system.
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Analog
Data transmission in which information is sent in the form of a continuously varying signal or wave file.
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Analog Copier
Lens and mirrors are the components of the conventional analog copier that transfers the scanned image to a photoconductor. The mirrors direct the light through the lens and then to the drum.
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Answering Machine Hook-Up
The ability to use one phone line to receive both voice messages and faxes.
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Anti-Junk Fax
The ability to block 5 facsimile sending locations from access to your machine.
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AQUOS Net
AQUOS Net enables connection to an ever expanding range of personalized content. Using this service, viewers can configure “widgets” to check everyday information, with a push of a button on the television’s remote control, in either full screen or split screen. Through AQUOS Net, consumers also have access to unparalleled customer support for their television, including the ability to have dedicated AQUOS Advantage advisors connect remotely to their TV to assist in adjusting the TV’s settings and optimizing picture quality for the best viewing experience. This interactive tool, known as AQUOS Advantage Live, is easily accessible from the AQUOS Net home page. In addition, AQUOS Net provides consumers with instant access to important information about their television. Consumers can find FAQ’s that explain HDMI™ connections, HDTV and other TV technology-related features, as well as view the user manual directly on the AQUOS LCD-TV. A “What’s New” page will also be available, outlining exciting new products and news from Sharp.
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Aspect Ratio
The width and height ratio of an image. The normal aspect ratio of a computer and video image is 4:3. There are also wide images with an aspect ratio of 16:9 and 21:9.
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ASV Super Lucent Panel
Minimizes the diffusion of light at the panels surface, which produces an image with higher brightness and black levels.
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Auto Key Function
Used to automate or assign operations or functions to a single key on an ECR/POS system, e.g., a $20.00 speed tender, a Z Report or Tax Delete operation.
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Auto Dialing
The ability to store frequently used telephone numbers in memory and dial them by pressing one or two button combinations.
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Automatic Cover Sheet
The ability to automatically send a cover sheet as the last page of each transmission.
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Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
A device that holds a stack of originals and feeds them automatically, one at a time to the exposure glass for scanning/copying.
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Automatic Exposure Control
Automatically adjusts the amount of light necessary to properly expose the selected original. (i.e.: colored paper, poor quality original).
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Automatic Power Save Mode
There are 2 user settings for power off or sleep mode (low heat) after 90 seconds of no copier activity.
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Automatic Reception
The ability of a facsimile to automatically answer a call and receive a fax.
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Automatic Reduction
When transmitting a document larger than 8.5" x 11", the fax automatically reduces it to fit on 8.5" x 11" paper before transmission.
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Automatic Start
Allows the user to enter copy functions/commands during the warm-up period. After warm-up is completed, copying will begin automatically.
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Auto Redial
When the number dialed is busy, the fax machine will continur to redial at preset intervals, and a preset number of times.
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Auto Start
Delays cooking up to twelve (12) hours.