Glossary

mounted file systemnavigation key

Network ID

non-persistent state

object store

portable data assistant (PDA)

portable data terminal (PDT)

persistent statePRG

program memory

RF cardQRG

RAM (random access memory)

A file system located on a removable medium, such as a PC Card storage device. The operating system loads, or mounts, the file system when the medium is inserted into the device. It unloads, or unmounts, the file system when the medium is removed or when the user issues a command to do so.

A large navigation button (4-way rocker key) on the keypad with 4 arrows: pointing up, down, left, and right that allows the user to move the cursor or highlighted text entry during menu selection. Press and release one edge of the key to move the display screen one line or one character in the direction of the arrow.

Here used to mean that you should configure the Windows user settings, such as the user name, password, and domain name. Microsoft’s definition includes some wireless network IDs as equivalent to SSIDs.

A non-persistent state affects only the next keypress. FN state is a non-persistent state.

The persistent storage that Windows CE makes available to applications. Windows CE reserves part of its available RAM for the operating system and uses the rest for the object store. This data can be stored in files, registry entries, or Windows CE databases.

Ahandheld Windows-based (Pocket-PC or Windows CE) computer that can be synchro- nized with a host PC to share files and data. Sometimes contains an infrared device to beam information to another unit.

An industrial strength handheld computer with a keypad, navigation keys, and a bar code scanner used in inventory, retail, and warehouse activities to collect data and upload it to a host PC.

A state which is maintained after releasing a key. Alpha mode is a persistent mode. Also called a “sticky” state. A persistent state must be turned off by pressing the key again.

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Memory that is used for stack and heap storage for both system and nonsystem applica- tions. Nonsystem applications are taken from storage memory, uncompressed, and loaded into program memory for execution.

A small card shaped device installed in a Falcon that allows wireless connection and communication with a network.

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You can add applications and data files to RAM or into Flash memory via the FlashFX Disk. While Flash memory is persistent (as long as the backup battery is charged), RAM is not and will be cleared when you remove or replace the battery. As you can only suspend the device, the only way to turn it fully off is to remove the battery or to perform a cold reset.

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Falcon® 4400 Series with Windows® CE