Intermec 6110 User Manual

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GLOSSARY

6110 Series Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide Glossary-13

Open Systems

Comprises protocols and components that meet standards

set by industry-accepted governing bodies. The standards

ensure that when new protocols and components are

introduced into an existing system, they will meet the

standards and be able to communicate with the existing

system. The OSI model is the basis for a system to

communicate with any other system. The model is a

framework of standards that create protocol stacks and

applications for networking applications.

Open Wireless LAN Node

Any access point or wireless station that connects to the

network using the 900 MHz or synthesized UHF radio

option.

OS

Operating system.

Pan Border

An invisible border that extends inward from the edges of

the physical display, providing an easy means of panning.

(See also: Auto Panning)

PC (Personal Computer)

1. A desktop computer developed by IBM or a clone based

on the same architecture developed by a third party vendor.

2. Sometimes used more generically to refer to other

desktop systems, such as the Apple Macintosh. 3. The

original IBM computer using an Intel 8088 CPU and an

8-bit internal bus.

PC Card

A device that fits in the card slots of an Intermec or other

computer. In some PEN*KEY computers, the smaller type

II card occupies one slot, while a type III card blocks the

second slot. The card may be used for data storage, modem,

printer, wireless, or other purposes.
Generally, PC Card is used in reference to devices, whereas

PCMCIA is a reference to the standard.

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