Operation Manual

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networks.
Mbps
Megabits per second
PC
Personal Computer
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.
Sync
To compare and synchronize two or more sources of data.
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol
URL
Uniform Resource Locator
USB
Universal Serial Bus. A connection type for computer peripherals such as a printer, mobile phone, etc.
VPN
Virtual Private Network. A way to communicate through a dedicated server securely to a corporate