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UM150 User’s Manual
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UM150 User’s Manual
PC Card
A card having physical and electrical characteristics specified by PCMCIA providing
extra functionality when inserted into a mobile PC. Typical examples are modems
and network cards. A PC Card type refers to the thickness of the card.
PC Card Slot
A physical slot on a mobile computer, usually located on the side of the machine,
which accepts standard sized PC Cards to enhance the functionality of the
machine.
PCMCIA
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. Defines specifications
used for PC Cards. www.pcmcia.org
PDA
Personal Digital Assistant. A handheld device used for organization, notes, address
books, etc.
POP3
Post Office Protocol v3. A standard transport protocol used send and receive email.
Proxy
A firewall mechanism that replaces the IP address of a host on the internal
(protected) network with its own IP address for all traffic passing through it.
Serial Connection
A network connection established by a serial device such as a modem. Serial
communication between your PC and modem or other serial devices adhere to the
RS-232 standard.
SMS
Short Messaging Service. Short text messages of generally no more than 140-160
characters sent and received by wireless devices.
SSID
Service Set Identifier. An SSID is also referred to as a Network Name because it is
a name that identifies a Wi-Fi network. Most access points broadcast their SSID.
Sync
To compare and synchronize two or more sources of data.
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