iPad™ Portable Genius

Glossary

3G

A third-generation cellular network that's faster than the old EDGE network and is supported in iPad Wi-Fi + 3G models for data delivery over the cellular network.

802.11

See Wi-Fi.

accelerometer

The component inside the iPad that senses the device's orientation in space and adjusts the display accordingly (such as switching Safari from portrait view to landscape view).

access point

A networking device that enables two or more devices to connect over a Wi-Fi network and to access a shared Internet connection.

ad hoc wireless network

A wireless network that doesn't use an access point.

Airplane mode

An operational mode that turns off the transceivers for the iPad's 3G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth features, which puts the device in compliance with federal aviation regulations.

app

An application that is designed for and runs on an iPad.

authentication

See SMTP authentication.

Bluetooth

A wireless networking technology that enables you to exchange data between two devices using radio frequencies when the devices are within range of each other (usually within about 33 feet/10 meters).

bookmark

An Internet site saved in Safari so you can access the site quickly in future browsing sessions.

cloud

The collection of me.com networked servers that store your MobileMe data and push any new data to your iPad, Mac, or Windows PC.

cycling

Letting the iPad battery completely discharge and then fully recharging it again.

data roaming

A cellular provider feature that enables you to perform activities such as checking ...