Portable computer terminal and method therefor

摘要

A communication system comprises a terminal configured for being able to communicate with a computer and to operate according to at least one operational parameter. A peripheral device for use with the terminal has a use characterizing parameter associated therewith. The terminal is operable for reading the use characterizing parameter from the peripheral device when the device is coupled to the terminal. The terminal is further operable for configuring itself to operate according to an operational parameter associated with the use characterizing parameter of the peripheral device.