Glossary

 

 

Device

A registry key on a Windows CE device that a desktop computer uses to identify the

Partnership

device when it is connected. The key defines values for synchronization, file conversions,

 

and backup and restore information, which enable multiple Windows CE devices to con-

 

nect to the same desktop computer. A device partnership is created the first time you con-

 

nect a Windows CE device to a host PC.

DHCP

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, used to automate the configuration of computers

 

that use TCP/IP.

DNS Server

Domain Name Server (aka Domain Name Service) is a server that resolves IP addresses

 

from host names.

Falcon Config

Falcon Config is a control panel on Windows Mobile that encapsulates FMU, and can

 

optionally also contain FDU.

Falcon Desktop Utility (FDU)

Falcon

Management

Utility (FMU)

FAST

Falcon® Desktop Utility (FDU) allows Datalogic Windows® administrators to configure Falcon Windows®CE terminals to control individual user access.

ADatalogic Windows-based management application for managing the configuration set- tings and updating the operating system and applications automatically from a server using the wireless network system on the terminal.

Part of Datalogics Falcon Management Utility (FMU) application for the terminal that updates the operating system and applications automatically from a server using the wireless network system.

Firmware Image

Operating System files for the PDT.

FMU Console

The administrative component of the FMU application, installed on the Workstation.

FMU Server

FMU Component that performs terminal updates.

Gateway

System (bridge) for exchanging information across networks.

Group

A group of terminals associated with a specific function, i.e. picking, receiving, etc.

Invalid Characters

Characters that cannot be entered into a field in FMU. Identified invalid characters are

 

'>,<&".

IrDA

A communications protocol using an Infrared device to communicate with the Host PC.

ISBN

International Standard Book Number. A unique number assigned to each book to allow

 

ease of ordering from any source: local bookstore, online book dealers, or directly from

 

the publisher. The ISBN number is usually printed on the back cover of a book, near the

 

bar code but can also appear within the book.

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