Dell Axim X5 Pocket Pc Users Guide

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Glossary163
Glossary
BLUETOOTH™—A wireless technology standard for short-range (10 m [30 ft]) 
networking devices that allows for enabled devices to automatically recognize each 
other.
C
OMPACTFLASH 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. 
						

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164Glossary
ROM —read-only memory — Memory that stores data and programs that 
cannot be deleted or written to by the device. ROM, unlike RAM, retains its 
contents after you perform a reset. Some programs essential to the operation of 
your device reside in ROM.
SDRAM —synchronous dynamic random-access memory — A type of DRAM 
that is synchronized with the optimal clock speed of the microprocessor.
S
ECURE DIGITAL CARD—A type of removable memory commonly used in 
digital cameras, handheld devices, cell phones, and other devices. Secure Digital 
cards are approximately the size of a postage stamp.
SERIAL CONNECTOR—An I/O port often used to connect devices such as a 
handheld digital device or digital camera to your computer.
SMS —short message service — A service that is capable of sending short 
messages to wireless devices.
SMTP —simple mail transfer protocol — A type of protocol used for sending 
and receiving e-mail. SMTP is typically coupled with POP3 or IMAP.
SYNC CABLE—A cable through which you can connect a handheld device to a 
computer to transfer or synchronize files.
SYNCHRONIZATION—An automated process that replaces the files in one 
location with the most updated files from another location. For example, you can 
synchronize the files on your computer with the files on your handheld device.
TCP/IP —transmission control protocol/Internet protocol — The basic 
communication language of the Internet. TCP/IP can also be used as a 
communication protocol in an intranet or extranet.
USB —universal serial bus — A hardware interface for a low-speed device such 
as 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 a 
multiport hub that plugs into your computer. USB devices can be connected and 
disconnected while the computer is turned on, and they can also be daisy-chained 
together.
VPN —virtual private network — A set of communication protocols that allows 
remote users to securely access a network.
WAP —wireless application protocol — A standardization for the way that 
wireless devices access the Internet. 
						

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Index
A
ActiveSync
about
 57
installing
 59
appointments
scheduling
 63
audio
Media player
 91
notifications
 76
AvantGo
about
 100
B
battery
backup
 17
charging
 18
main
 16
using and installing
 15
block recognizer
 43
Bluetooth
cards
 23
settings
 55
books
library
 92
Reader
 91books (continued)
reading ebooks
 92
removing
 95
buttons
about
 28
Calendar
 13
Contacts
 13
Home
 13
Inbox
 13
locations
 12
navigator
 13
power
 12
program buttons
 31
record
 13
reset
 13
scroll dial
 13
C
Calendar
about
 62
appointments
 63
meeting requests
 64
command bar
 33
communicating
with other devices
 105 
						

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CompactFlash
about
 23
installing
 23
slot
 12
computer
connecting to
 19
Contacts
about
 65
creating
 66
finding
 66
cradle
connecting to a computer
 19
D
data
backing up
 37
disconnecting
dial-up connection
 110
from a cable or cradle
 110
from a network
 110
infrared sensor
 110
drawing
creating
 48
E
editing
written text
 45
e-mail
composing messages
 73
connecting to a server
 71, 111e-mail (continued)
Inbox
 70
message list
 71
organizing
 75
synchronizing
 70
ethernet connection
 108
Excel
about
 86
tips
 88
expansion slots
CompactFlash
 23
locations
 12
Secure Digital card slot
 24
F
files
backing up
 37
File Explorer
 80
finding
 80
finding and organizing
 36
synchronizing
 57
finding information
 9
contacting Dell
 128
H
help
ActiveSync Help
 111
contacting Dell
 128
finding
 111
Po c ke t  P C  H e l p
 9 
						

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I
icons
program
 32
status
 30
Inbox
about
 70
infrared
using
 106
input panel
 40
Internet
connecting to
 105
Internet Explorer
about
 97
browsing the web
 101
favorite links
 100
mobile favorites
 98, 100
K
keyboard
soft
 42
L
letter recognizer 42
M
Media Player
about
 91meeting requests
creating
 64
memory
conserving
 99
microphone
recording a message
 50
modem connection
 107
MSN Messenger
about
 89
setting up
 89
working with contacts
 90
My Text
inserting
 51
N
navigation bar 33
network
connecting to
 105
Notes
creating
 68
notifications
about
 76
P
Pocket Outlook
about
 62
Po c ke t  P C
getting started
 27 
						

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pop-up menus 35
print-style text
converting written text to
 42, 43
programs
accessing
 31
ActiveSync
 57
adding and removing
 77
adding programs using 
ActiveSync
 78
AvantGo
 100
Calendar
 62
Contacts
 65
downloading
 79
Inbox
 70
Media Player
 91
MSN Messenger
 89
Notes
 68
Pocket Excel
 86
Pocket Internet Explorer
 97
Po c ke t  O u t lo o k
 62
Po c ke t  Wo rd
 84
Reader
 91
removing
 81
Start menu
 80
Switcher Bar
 32
Ta s k s
 67
R
Reader
about
 91
features
 93recording
voice messages
 50
reminders. See notifications
reset
button
 13
performing
 24
resources
finding
 9
S
scroll dial 13
Secure Digital card slot
about
 24
installing cards
 24
location
 12
service tag
 9, 16
settings
adjusting
 53
Connections tab
 55
Pe r s o n a l  ta b
 54
System tab
 54
software. See programs
specifications
 114
stylus
using
 28
writing methods
 39
Switcher Bar
 32
sync cable
connecting to a computer
 22 
						

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synchronizing
with your computer
 19
T
Ta s k s
about
 67
creating
 67
text
converting written text to 
print-style text
 42, 43
editing
 44, 45
input panel
 40
typing
 42
written
 42, 43, 44
To d a y  s c r e e n
 28
transcriber
 43
V
video
Media Player
 91
VPN connection
 109
W
warranty 149
Wo r d
about
 84
writing
block recognizer
 43
converting written text to 
print-style text
 42, 43
drawing
 48
editing
 44
letter recognizer
 42
methods
 39
on the screen
 44
transcriber
 43 
						

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