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Glossary 8 0 2 . 1 1 ( W I-F I) - A wireless technology standard for mid-range networking devices that allows for enabled devices to automatically recognize each other. B L U E T O O T H ™ - A wireless technology standard for short-range (10 m [30 ft]) networking devices that allows for enabled devices to automatically recognize each other. C O M P A C T F L 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. D H C P - 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. I MA P - Internet message access protocol - A standard client/server protocol that allows you to access your e-mail from a server. Using IMAP, you can store and browse your e-mail on the server. I N F R A R E D S E N S O R - A port that allows you to transfer data between the computer and infrared-compatible devices without using a cable connection. I SP - Internet service provider - A company that allows you to access its host server to connect directly to the Internet, send and receive e-mail, and access websites. The ISP typically provides you with a software package, username, and access phone numbers for a fee. L A N - 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). P I M - personal information manager - A program that stores and organizes your personal information, such as Calendar, Contacts, Inbox, and Tasks. P O P 3 - post office protocol 3 - A standard client/server protocol that allows you to access your e-mail from a server. Using POP3, you must download your e-mail to your local system to view and browse your messages. R A M - random-access memory - The primary temporary storage area for program instructions and data. Any information stored in RAM is lost when you perform a reset. Appendix 171