Sony DCR-IP220 - Manual (Page 115)

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Additional Information
Glossary
ID (p. 46)
Used to identify the user in combination with a password when accessing the Internet
through the Internet service provider.
Internet (p. 31)
A worldwide network of computers. You can use email, information retrieval services,
etc., over this network.
Internet service provider (p. 31)
Also referred to as a “Provider”, an “ISP”, etc. A company that provides access to the
Internet.
Link
A related page address listed on a web page as a Web link.
Login (p. 52)
Connect to a specific service by entering an ID and password.
Passkey (p. 18)
The passkey is an identification number needed to allow two Bluetooth devices to
communicate with each other. This “Passkey” is also referred to as a “Bluetooth
passkey”, “PIN”, “Bluetooth PIN”, etc.
Password
Used to access the provider in combination with a user ID.
POP3 (p. 47)
An abbreviation for Post Office Protocol, Version 3. This is a server used to receive
email.
PPP (p. 46)
An abbreviation for Point to Point Protocol, Version 3. This is a protocol for accessing a
provider using a dial-up connection.
Proxy (p. 48)
A server or program to make a computer located inside a firewall pass through the
firewall.
Reply (p. 85)
To reply to a previously received email message. When replying, “Re:” (Reply) is added
to the beginning of the title in order to indicate that the email is a reply.
Signature (p. 74)
Used to add your name, your address, etc., to the end of a message.
SMTP (p. 47)
An abbreviation for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. This is a server used to send email.
SSL (p. 112)
An abbreviation for Secure Sockets Layer. A protocol for exchanging information safely
between web browsers and web servers. SSL is frequently used for credit card
transactions over the Internet. SSL also has a function to verify ownership and to
encrypt data.