Glossary - M3 Mobile MC-6200S User Manual

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Glossary

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Backup. A copy or copies of data stored in M3 file, desktop PC, CompactFlash
card or other safe storage files.
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Battery charger. Supply external power suitable for operating M3 by switching the
AC power of standard household outlet to low power DC power.
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DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). Protocol that assigns a floating IP
address to M3 whenever it is connected to the Network.
 Dial-up connection. Connection made between M3 and other computer‟s modem.
Able to make a dial-up connection with ISP, Network, and PC installed modem.
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Direct connection. Connection made between M3 and USB or Infrared port of
other computers.
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DNS (Domain Name System). An Internet service that converts domain names to
IP addresses.
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Driver. A control program that makes a computer to operate with its peripheral
devices.
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Flash ROM. Refer to ROM.
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IMAP4 (Internet Messaging Access Protocol v4). Protocol that allows a computer
to extract messages from a mail server.
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Infrared port. A communication port that applies optical (infrared) signals, rather
than wire or cable, to transmit data.
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Internet. The worldwide computer network that provides various services such as
email, WWW, FTP, Usenet news, etc.
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Intranet. An exclusive network system that offers similar services with the Internet
but is only available for the members of a single company or organization.
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IP (Internet Protocol). Internet transmission standard for data packet.
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IrDA (Infrared Data Association protocol). A standard established for infrared
communication between computers, other peripheral devices or equipment.
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ISP (Internet service provider). Business that provides individual or businesses
with Internet access for certain fee.
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LAN (local area network). A computer group that is interconnected in a local area
(same or nearby buildings) so as to share and exchange files and data.
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Modem. Communication device that enables computer to transmit data through
telephone lines.
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NIC (network interface card). A card installed in a computer to enable network
connection. NIC provides all-time exclusive connection to the Network.
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Partnership. A relation established for the purpose of synchronization and data
transfer between M3 and a desktop PC.
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PIM: personal information manager. A single or group of applications that
manages user‟s personal information such as address, appointment, note, etc.
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POP3 (Post Office Protocol v3). A protocol that makes a computer to extract
messages from a mail server.
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PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol). A basic method that M3 is using in order to
communicate with ISP or Network servers.
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Proxy server. A server that exists between client computer or web browser and
Internet. Proxy server provides security by filtering requests while it improves the
performance by storing local copies of the requested information.
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RAM (random access memory). A transient memory that is available for read and