Technical data

SuperPen Operation Manual, Version 2.34
Glossary
Term Explanation
Baud rate
The speed (bits per second) at which data is transmitted.
Beam
To transfer data between a SuperPen and a PDA by means of an infrared
connection.
Character set
A comprehensive series of characters used to represent a language (e.g.,
Latin character set for English).
Current Pen/file
etc.
The SuperPen, file, etc., that is currently displayed and accessible for
adding data, editing, etc.
Entry
An Address in the Address Book or a Link in the Internet Links.
Field
An item of information within an application. E.g., First Name in the
Address Book, Description in Internet Links, etc.
Flash memory
The memory chip on the SuperPen, containing SuperPen applications,
components, and data files.
Host application
A software application on your computer, other than the QuickLink
Desktop, to which you transfer data from your SuperPen. For example,
Microsoft Outlook for addresses.
Insert Mode
Mode of entering characters in which the new characters are inserted
between the existing ones at the cursor location.
Interface
Language
The language in which menu options, messages, and on-line Help are
displayed.
IrDA
Infrared Data Association: An industry standard for infrared data transfer
between digital devices that includes the OBEX protocol and the IrComm
serial protocol.
Ir-OBEX
Infrared Object Exchange: The communications mode in which the
SuperPen works when connected to an infrared device.
OCR
Optical Character Recognition: Computerized method of recognizing
scanned text and converting it into editable format.
Operating
system
The software that runs the applications and functions of the SuperPen.
Overwrite mode
Mode of entering characters in which the new characters replace the
existing ones.
PDA
Personal Digital Assistant: A hand-held digital device, like the Palm
Pilot, that provides computer, phone, fax, and Internet services.
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