User's Manual

138 DOT 320 User’s Guide
Glossary
Backup.
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. A duplicate copy of your DOT 320 files and data that is stored on your desktop
PC, on a CompactFlash card, or in the hp safe store folder.
Battery charger.
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. An external power supply that converts ac power from a standard
household electrical outlet to the low-voltage dc power required to operate your DOT 320.
CompactFlash. A removable media for high-performance memory cards and other
peripheral devices such as modems and NICs.
Cradle. A desktop base for your DOT 320 that allows instant connectivity to a desktop PC.
The cradle remains connected to your desktop PC, even when you remove your DOT 320.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). A protocol that assigns a dynamic IP
address to your DOT 320 each time you connect to a network.
Dial-up connection. A connection between your DOT 320 and another computer by
modem. You can have a dial-up connection with an ISP, a network, or with a modem
attached to a PC.
Direct connection. A connection between your DOT 320 and another computer by
means of the cradle or infrared port.
DNS (Domain Name System). An Internet service that translates domain names into IP
addresses.
Driver. A control program that enables a computer to work with a specific peripheral
device.
Flash ROM. See ROM.
IMAP4 (Internet Messaging Access Protocol v4). A protocol that enables a
computer to retrieve messages from a mail server.
Infrared port. A communication port that uses optical (infrared) signals rather than wires
or cables to transmit data.
Internet. A worldwide network of computers offering services such as email, the
Worldwide Web, FTP, Usenet news, and others.
Intranet. A network that offers services similar to the Internet, but usually accessible only
to users within a single company or organization.