Sony Notebook User Guide
Glossary
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Glossary

This section refers to terms used in th is manual. These terms and definitions ha ve been compiled to provide

you with a better understanding of your VAIO computer.

Term Definition
<F1> key The <F1> key gives you access to the online help of most software.
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet system providing data transfer rates of 10 Mbps (megabits per second) and
100Mbps. Th e 100BASE-TX is a very direct derivative of 10BASE-T. Its 100 Mbps speed is
achieved by simply sending the signal 10 times faster.
ACPI Short for Advanced Configuration a nd Power Interface, a power manage ment specification.
ACPI enables the operating system to turn peripherals on and off and to control the amount
of power given to each device attached to the computer. With ACPI, a CD-ROM player can
be turned off by the operating system if it is not in use.
Application recovery A recovery process that enables you to recover any of the applications initially available on
the computer. Performing an application re covery is useful when an individua l application
does not run properly or to rein stall a driver when a device does n ot work properly.
Application recovery CD-ROM CD-ROM that enables a VAIO computer user to recover all the applications that were
available when the computer was p urchased. The CD-ROM is supplied w ith the computer.
BIOS An acronym for Basic Input/Output System. The BIOS is a program that enables the computer
to start when you turn it on. It monitors the data stream between the operating system and
the computer’s hardware devices.
CardBus CardBus is the commercial name for an advanced PC Card. The CardBus technology allows
computer users to enjoy higher performances as far as data transfer and operating speed are
concerned. See PCMCI A.