Sony DCR-IP5 Network Function Operating Instructions Manual

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107Additional InformationGlossaryInternet (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 theInternet.LinkA 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 receiveemail.PPP (p. 39)An abbreviation for Point to Point Protocol, Version 3. This is a protocol for accessing aprovider using a dial-up connection.Proxy (p. 41)A server or program to make a computer located inside a firewall pass through thefirewall.Reply (p. 78)To reply to a previously received email message. When replying, “Re:” (Reply) is addedto 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.SSLAn abbreviation for Secure Sockets Layer. A protocol for exchanging information safelybetween web browsers and web servers. SSL is frequently used for credit cardtransactions over the Internet. SSL also has a function to verify ownership and toencrypt data.Subject (p. 61)The title of an email message. When replying, “Re:” (Reply) is added to the beginning ofthe title in order to indicate that the email is a reply. When forwarding an emailmessage, “Fw:” (Forward) is added to the beginning of the title in order to indicate thatthe email is a forwarded email message.URL (p. 82)An abbreviation for Uniform Resource Locator. An address on the Internet. Byspecifying 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 includesWeb links, you can specify other pages by selecting the link.