Dell Axim X5 HC01U User Manual

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w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m164 Glossar yROM — read-only memory — Memory that stores data and programs thatcannot be deleted or written to by the device. ROM, unlike RAM, retains itscontents after you perform a reset. Some programs essential to the operation ofyour device reside in ROM.SDRAM — synchronous dynamic random-access memory — A type of DRAMthat is synchronized with the optimal clock speed of the microprocessor.S E C U R E D I G I T A L C A R D — A type of removable memory commonly used indigital cameras, handheld devices, cell phones, and other devices. Secure Digitalcards are approximately the size of a postage stamp.S E R I A L C O N N E C T O R — An I/O port often used to connect devices such as ahandheld digital device or digital camera to your computer.SMS — short message service — A service that is capable of sending shortmessages to wireless devices.SMTP — simple mail transfer protocol — A type of protocol used for sendingand receiving e-mail. SMTP is typically coupled with POP3 or IMAP.S Y N C C A B L E — A cable through which you can connect a handheld device to acomputer to transfer or synchronize files.S Y N C H R O N I Z A T I O N — An automated process that replaces the files in onelocation with the most updated files from another location. For example, you cansynchronize the files on your computer with the files on your handheld device.TCP/IP — transmission control protocol/Internet protocol — The basiccommunication language of the Internet. TCP/IP can also be used as acommunication protocol in an intranet or extranet.USB — universal serial bus — A hardware interface for a low-speed device suchas a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of speakers, printer,broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices.Devices are plugged directly into a 4-pin socket on your computer or into amultiport hub that plugs into your computer. USB devices can be connected anddisconnected while the computer is turned on, and they can also be daisy-chainedtogether.VPN — virtual private network — A set of communication protocols that allowsremote users to securely access a network.WAP — wireless application protocol — A standardization for the way thatwireless devices access the Internet.