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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 Tablet PC.
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.
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