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Product Reference Guide H-1
Appendix H
Glossary
Many definitions for this Glossary were taken directly from the Microsoft Developer’s Network
website at http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp.
1D bar code
A traditional linear bar code. The code itself contains no information about the item to
which it is assigned but represents a string of identifying numbers or letters.
2D bar code
Two-dimensional (2D) bar codes permit the encoding of information about an item in addi-
tion to an identifying code. Two axes, or directions, are used for recording and reading the
codes and the bar size is reduced, increasing the space available for data.
4-way rocker key
Refer to
navigation key.
active notification
The state of a user notification from the time the user is notified until the user handles the
event.
active window
The window in which a user is currently working or directing input. An active window is typ-
ically on top of the Z order and is distinguished by the color of its title bar.
ActiveSync
Microsoft Windows Communication application that synchronizes a Windows CE device
with a Microsoft Windows-based host PC. ActiveSync can use RS-232,
IrDA, USB, and
Wireless networks.
AP Access Point used for RF applications.
ASCII
American Standard Code for Information Interchange; a code for information exchange
between computers made by different companies; a string of 7 binary digits represents
each character; used in most microcomputers. Any member of the standard code for repre-
senting characters by binary numbers. Refer to Table F-13 on page
F-44.
AutoCAB
The AutoCAB program allows the Falcon to automatically reinstall selected applications
when the terminal is cold booted. When the Falcon is rebooted, the AutoCAB program runs
automatically and determines if it is a warm or cold boot.
AutoCE
AutoCE allows the user to create a list of applications to run when the Falcon is rebooted.
Each application may be designated to run only on a cold boot, or on both warm and cold
boots. The applications run sequentially, allowing interdependencies to be handled.
Batch units
Batch Falcon units are synchronized and updated using Microsoft ActiveSync software and
a dock for communication with the host PC.