Appendix. [glossary]
Word frequently used in PDA
Backup: copied data stored in safe place such as PDA file, desktop PC, Compact flash or other
device
Restore: returning device status to latest stage of data after last backup
.
Battery adapter: external power supplier to PDA transforming AC power source to DC.
.
Compact Flash: despicable memory device for peripherals such as high performance memory
card, scanner, Camera, wireless LAN card.
USB Sync Cradle: a device to connect PDA to desktop PC.
.
Driver: a program that controls device
.
IrDA port: data transmitting port using signal of infrared rays
IrDA (Infrared Data Association Protocol): standard rules to use infrared rays communication
between devices
POP3(Post Office Protocol v3):a protocol used to retrieve email from a mail server
ROM (Read-Only memory): a flash memory that has Microsoft Windows O/S for PDA and
installed program
Flash Disk: a memory that data can be saved with no power source, and is read/written parts of
ROM
Stylus Pen: a pen used to write touch screen.
Touch screen: a type of display screen that has a touch-sensitive transparent panel covering the
screen
SD(Secure Digital): A device used to provide security and expandability and high processing
ability to electronics
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