"1","1","3","2","1","1","1","2","2","1","0","1","5","0","3","6","0","2","0","2","3","2","0","0","0","1" "1","Account" "2","BBS &br;(Bulletin Board System)" "2","CD-ROM &br;(Compact Disc Read Only Memory)" "1","Character Code" "1","Content ID" "1","Download" "2","DVD-ROM &br;(Digital Versatile Disc Read Only Memory)" "1","Extension" "1","Filtering Tool" "1","Garbage Characters" "1","Hard Disk" "1","Handle" "1","Install" "1","Internet Service Provider" "1","JPG, JPEG" "1","Lobby" "1","Mail Account" "1","Mail Address" "1","Mail Password" "1","Main Menu" "1","Message" "1","Offline" "1","Online" "1","Online Signup" "1","Password" "1","Peripherals" "1","PlayOnline ID" "1","PlayOnline Password" "1","PlayOnline Viewer" "1","Provider" "1","Room" "2","RPG &br;(Role Playing Game)" "1","Table" "1","Table Master" "2","URL &br;(Uniform Resource Locator)" "2","USB &br;(Universal Serial Bus)" "1","User ID" "1","Viewer" "1","Virus" "1","Zone" "&pre=1;Account refers to your PlayOnline account. The ability to use PlayOnline and its services is a privilege of this account. A few examples of services provided through your account are access to chat, Content IDs, and use of e-mail. PlayOnline members are given an account name (also called a PlayOnline ID) and a password. This ID and password together with the provided e-mail address may collectively be called the PlayOnline account. Additional References: PlayOnline ID, Mail Account" "&pre=1;BBS stands for "Bulletin Board System." It refers to an electronic message board where you can read messages posted by others as well as contribute your own messages for others to read. This is a great way to make new friends and discuss a wide variety of topics online." "&pre=1;CD-ROM stands for "Compact Disc Read Only Memory." It is a compact disc used as media storage for computers. Data stored on a CD-ROM is read only. Additional References: DVD-ROM, Hard Disk" "&pre=1;Character Code refers to the number used by a computer to represent a text character. Additional Reference: Garbage Characters" "&pre=1;A Content ID must be obtained to use additional services and features on PlayOnline. Up to 8 Content IDs can be linked with a single handle. For free Content IDs, you need to agree to a contract specific to the service. Other Content IDs require purchase as well as agreement to the service contract. Additional Reference: Handle" "&pre=1;Download refers to the transfer and copy of data from the PlayOnline network to your PC or PlayStation®2." "&pre=1;DVD-ROM is a type of disc used as storage media for computers. Its data capacity is much larger than that of a CD-ROM. Data stored in a DVD-ROM is read only. Additional References: CD-ROM, Hard Disk" "&pre=1;An extension is a string of 3 or 4 alphanumeric characters following the period at the end of file name. This string of characters indicates the file type. There are many kinds of extensions, but only JPG and PNG are currently available for use with PlayOnline Mail. Additional References: JPG, JPEG" "&pre=1;The Filtering Tool is a function of PlayOnline to censor words regarded as offensive in chat and mail messages." "&pre=1;Garbage characters are series of meaningless characters that are not displaying correctly for some reason. They are usually due to inconsistency in character code systems or missing data. Additional Reference: Character Code" "&pre=1;A hard disk is a storage device made of a hard metal platter used to store data. Data may be read, written to, or erased from hard disks. The capacity to hold data is much larger than other storage devices such as floppy disks and CD-ROMs. It also allows you to access the data faster than other storage devices." "&pre=1;A handle is a nickname you use on PlayOnline. You can select how others see you by activating a handle and editing its profile. By linking a Content ID with a handle, you can set a game character as your persona in PlayOnline. Up to 8 Content IDs can be linked to a single handle. Additional Reference: Content ID" "&pre=1;Install means to copy software to your hard disk drive and prepare it for use. Sometimes this is also referred to as "setup." To use PlayOnline, you first need to install the dedicated PlayOnline software. This is easily done by following the instructions on the screen when you first insert the PlayOnline Viewer disc. Additional Reference: Hard Disk" "&pre=1;An Internet service provider is a company that provides a connection to the Internet. "Internet service provider" is a formal name that is sometimes abbreviated "ISP." Normally, you will need to sign up for an account with an Internet service provider to be able to access the Internet. Internet access is necessary to use PlayOnline services. Additional Reference: Account" "&pre=1;JPG or JPEG is one of the image file formats used for Internet websites, digital cameras, and PlayOnline. The extension JPG or JPEG can be seen at the end of the file name. Currently, the supported formats for PlayOnline mail attachments are JPG and PNG. Additional Reference: Extension" "&pre=1;The lobby is a place for players connected to PlayOnline to get together and look for challengers. There are waiting areas in each lobby called rooms. The game matches for Tetra Master take place at the tables in each room. Additional References: Room, Table" "&pre=1;Mail account is the set of unique information necessary to use an e-mail service. For PlayOnline mail, this includes your mail address, mail password, and user ID. Additional References: Mail Address, Mail Password, &pos=208;User ID" "&pre=1;Mail address refers to your entire e-mail address (e.g., "***@pol.com"). You can change your system-generated PlayOnline mail address once if you wish to personalize it. Only one mail address is generated per PlayOnline ID. Additional References: Mail Account, Mail Password, &pos=208;User ID" "&pre=1;Mail password is your selected password to access your PlayOnline mail. You should never exchange or share your mail password with others. You can change your PlayOnline mail password at any time through the "Membership" section of Service & Support. Additional References: Mail Account, Mail Address" "&pre=1;The Main Menu is the first menu you see after logging into PlayOnline. The main menu acts as the entrance to various PlayOnline services." "&pre=1;A message is a function of the PlayOnline Viewer, which allows instant communication with other PlayOnline members. " "&pre=1;You are offline when you are not connected to PlayOnline. Additional Reference: Online" "&pre=1;You are online when you are connected to PlayOnline. Additional Reference: Offline" "&pre=1;Online signup refers to registration via the Internet. PlayOnline requires online signup for various procedures including joining PlayOnline and acquiring Content IDs. " "&pre=1;A password is a character string entered to confirm your identity. Passwords are required to log into PlayOnline or to access your PlayOnline mail and consist of alphanumeric characters. By entering a password known only to the person to be identified, a legitimate user is acknowledged and allowed access to certain data. You should never exchange or share your PlayOnline password with others. Additional Reference: PlayOnline ID" "&pre=1;Peripherals are devices which connect to your computer or PlayStation®2. Examples include a monitor, printer, hard disk, modem, keyboard, mouse, or controller. You can check what peripherals can be used with PlayOnline in the "Connect to PlayOnline" section of Service & Support. Additional References: Hard Disk, USB" "&pre=1;PlayOnline ID is the ID required for use of any PlayOnline services. You begin using PlayOnline by logging in with your PlayOnline ID and password. A PlayOnline ID is issued when you become a PlayOnline member and cannot be changed. Additional References: Password, PlayOnline Password" "&pre=1;A PlayOnline password is required to log in to use PlayOnline services. You choose your own PlayOnline password when you subscribe to PlayOnline. Although the PlayOnline ID cannot be changed, the password can be changed at any time. You should never exchange or share your PlayOnline password with others. Additional References: Password, PlayOnline ID" "&pre=1;The PlayOnline Viewer is the software required to access various PlayOnline services." "&pre=1;Please refer to Internet Service Provider." "&pre=1;A room is a waiting area for multiple players on PlayOnline to get together to play games. There are two types of rooms: those with prepared in-room rules and others without them called "free rooms." In a free room, rules can be specified for each game." "&pre=1;RPG stands for "role-playing game," a game in which the player takes on the role of a character in the game world. The character grows and develops through various goals and experiences." "&pre=1;A Table is where players get together to play games on PlayOnline. Players who have reserved spots at the same table will play the game together. You can set up a participation limit on the table to limit how many people can play in each game. When playing in a room with no preset rules, the player who reserved the table (Table Master) can set the game rules for that table. Additional Reference: Table Master" "&pre=1;The Table Master is the player who made the first reservation to participate in the game at a table. Only the Table Master can set the table rules and participation limit. Additional Reference: Table" "&pre=1;A URL is a character string indicating the address of an area or files on the Internet." "&pre=1;USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. USB is a standard connection type for peripheral devices for the PC, such as keyboards, mice, modems, and joysticks. One of the key features of USB is the ability to connect and remove devices without turning off the PC. PlayOnline also supports use of many USB compatible peripheral devices for use with both the PC and PlayStation®2. Additional Reference: Peripherals" "&pre=1;User ID refers to the part of your mail address before the @ sign. For example, in the address "xxx@pol.com," the user ID would be "xxx." You can change the user ID of your PlayOnline mail address once if you wish to personalize it. Additional References: Mail Account, Mail Address, &pos=208;Mail Password" "&pre=1;Please refer to "PlayOnline Viewer."" "&pre=1;A Virus is a program created for malicious and disruptive purposes. A virus is usually spread from PC to PC through infection from mail attachments and files downloaded from the Internet. Once executed, a virus may damage files stored on the hard disk. Additional References: Download, Hard Disk" "&pre=1;A zone is the theme or subject for a chat room or lobby. For example, there are zones for various genres such as music, languages, or games. Additional Reference: Lobby"