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Glossary

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Term	Definition
CD-ROM	Abbreviation for Compact Disc Read-Only Memory. A high-capacity optical disc, usually
	650 MB in size, capable of being read from but not written to.
CD-RW	Short for Compact Disc-ReWriteable. Compact Disc that can be used to write or rewrite data
	to it. A CD-RW can be written to several times, a CD-R can only be written to once.
CPU	The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the brains of the computer; it processes the instructions
	of your system’s programs. The CPU is also known as the processor or microprocessor and can
	be found on the motherboard of your computer.
DC In	The Direct Current interface to which you connect your computer’s AC adapter.
Docking station	An additional device that you can connect to your notebook. The docking station contains
	slots for expansion boards , bays for storage devices and ports for additional peripherals
	(such as printers or monitors).
Driver	A driver is software enabling you to use hardware devices. For example, in order for you to
	be able to use a printer, you must first install its driver. Many drivers, such as the mouse
	driver, come with the operating system.
DVD-ROM	Short for Digital Versatile Disc. A type of read-only CD with a minimum capacity of 4.7 GB
	(maximum capacity can reach 17 GB). This high storage power makes it the ideal medium for
	storing films.
Ethernet	Ethernet is the most widely implemented local area network (LAN) technology. The Ethernet
	system called 10BASE-T provides data transfer rates of 10 Mbps (megabits per second). A
	more recent version of Ethernet, called 100BASE-T, provides data transfer rates of 100 Mbps.
	Gigabit Ethernet supports data rates of 1 gigabit (1,000 megabits) per second.
EULA	EULA (End-User Licence Agreement) is the name given to a licence governing the software
	on your computer. The EULA can be found in the Read this first section at the beginning
	of the software guide or directly on the VAIO desktop.