Glossary

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Glossary

This section refers to terms used in this manual. These terms and definitions have 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

 

100 Mbps. The 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 and Power Interface, a power management 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 recovery is useful when an individual application

 

does not run properly or to reinstall a driver when a device does not 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 purchased. The CD-ROM is supplied with 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 PCMCIA.