Sony DCR-IP5 - Manual (Page 107)

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Additional Information
Glossary
Internet (p. 32)
A worldwide network of computers. You can use email, information retrieval services,
etc., over this network.
Internet service provider (p. 32)
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.
Password (p. 34, 40)
Used to access the provider in combination with a user ID.
POP3 (p. 41)
An abbreviation for Post Office Protocol, Version 3. This is a server used to receive
email.
PPP (p. 39)
An abbreviation for Point to Point Protocol, Version 3. This is a protocol for accessing a
provider using a dial-up connection.
Proxy (p. 41)
A server or program to make a computer located inside a firewall pass through the
firewall.
Reply (p. 78)
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. 67)
Used to add your name, your address, etc., to the end of a message.
SMTP (p. 41)
An abbreviation for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. This is a server used to send email.
SSL
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.
Subject (p. 61)
The title of an email message. When replying, “Re:” (Reply) is added to the beginning of
the title in order to indicate that the email is a reply. When forwarding an email
message, “Fw:” (Forward) is added to the beginning of the title in order to indicate that
the email is a forwarded email message.
URL (p. 82)
An abbreviation for Uniform Resource Locator. An address on the Internet. By
specifying this address, you can access the web page.
Web page (p. 82)
A web site that makes information available on the Internet. When the page includes
Web links, you can specify other pages by selecting the link.