Glossary - Fujitsu LifeBook AH530 User Manual

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 on "Ad Hoc Mode" on page 133
ADSL
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line. Technology for transporting high bit-rate services over ordinary
phone lines.
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