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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Glossary B L U ET 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 AD 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 e-mail from a server. Using IMAP, you can store and browse your e-mail on the server. I N F R A RE 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 S P - 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. 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). PI M - personal information manager - A program that stores and organizes your personal information, such as Calendar, Contacts, Inbox, and Tasks. POP 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 AM - 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. R AS - remote access server - A type of server that allows users to access a network from a remote location. Glossar y 163

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Glossary
B
LUETOOTH
™—
A wireless technology standard for short-range (10 m [30 ft])
networking devices that allows for enabled devices to automatically recognize each
other.
C
OMPACT
F
LASH
CARD
—
A removable card that is used to expand the
capabilities of a device. Common types of CompactFlash cards include memory
and wireless cards.
CRADLE
—
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 e-mail from a server. Using IMAP, you can store and
browse your e-mail on the server.
I
NFRARED
SENSOR
—
A port that allows you to transfer data between the
computer and infrared-compatible devices without using a cable connection.
ISP —
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.
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, Inbox, and Tasks.
POP3 —
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.
RAM —
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.
RAS —
remote access server — A type of server that allows users to access a
network from a remote location.