Glossary
802.11 (WI
BL U E T O O T H ® WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY — A wireless technology standard for
CO M P A C T FL A S H C A R D — A removable card that is used to expand the capabilities of a device. Common types of CompactFlash cards include memory and wireless cards.
C R A D L E — A device that allows your handheld device to synchronize with a computer, recharge its battery, and run on AC power.
DHCP — dynamic host configuration protocol — A communication protocol that allows network administrators to manage and automate the assignment of Internet Protocol addresses to computers in a network.
IMAP — Internet message access protocol — A standard client/server protocol that allows you to access your
IN F R A R E D S E N S O R — A port that allows you to transfer data between the computer and
ISP — Internet service provider — A company that allows you to access its host server to connect directly to the Internet, send and receive
LAN — local area network — A computer network covering a small area. A LAN usually is confined to a building or a few nearby buildings. A LAN can be connected to another LAN over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves to form a wide area network (WAN).
PIM — personal information manager — A program that stores and organizes your personal information, such as Calendar, Contacts, Messaging, and Tasks.
POP3 — post office protocol 3 — A standard client/server protocol that allows you to access your
RAM —
RAS — remote access server — A type of server that allows users to access a network from a remote location.
