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Glossary
AC Adapter
A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LIFEBOOK notebook.
Access point
Wireless network device used to bridge wireless and wired network traffic.
ACPI
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
Active-Matrix Display
A type of technology for making flat-panel displays which has a transistor or similar device for every pixel on the
screen.
Ad Hoc Mode
Ad Hoc Mode refers to a wireless network architecture where wireless network connectivity between multiple
computers is established without a central wireless network device, typically known as Access Points. Connectivity is
accomplished using only client devices in a peer-to-peer fashion. For details, refer to “Ad Hoc Mode” on page 122
ADSL
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line. Technology for transporting high bit-rate services over ordinary phone lines.
