116HP Jornada 520 Series User’s Guide
IrDA (Infrared Data Association protocol). An established standard for infrared communications between computers and other peripherals and devices.
ISP (Internet service provider). A commercial business that provides Internet access to individuals or businesses, usually for a fee.
LAN (local area network). A group of computers, usually in close proximity (either in the same building or in buildings in close proximity), that are linked together to share files and exchange data.
Modem. A communication device that enables a computer to transmit data over telephone lines.
NIC (network interface card). A network interface card (NIC) is a card that is installed in a computer so that it can be connected to a network. Network interface cards can provide a dedicated,
Partnership. An established relationship between your HP Jornada and your PC for the purpose of synchronizing and transferring data.
PIM (personal information manager). An application or set of applications that organizes information such as addresses, appointments, and notes.
POP3 (Post Office Protocol v3). A protocol that enables a computer to retrieve messages from a mail server.
PPP
Proxy server. A server that sits between a client computer or Web browser and the Internet. A proxy server provides security by filtering requests and can improve performance by storing local copies of requested information.
RAM (random access memory). Volatile memory that be read and written. Data stored in RAM is retained only while power is maintained.
Remote connection A connection between your HP Jornada and a remote computer or server.
Reset. The process of restarting your HP Jornada and reinitializing the operating system. Performing a reset erases any unsaved data in open documents, but preserves data that has been saved.
Restore. To return your device to the state it was in when it was last backed up. This involves copying your backup data to your HP Jornada.
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