HP 520, 525 manual Glossary

Glossary 117

Serial connection. A cable connection between your HP Jornada and a serial (COM) port on your desktop PC.

SLIP (Serial Line Internet Protocol). A method of connecting to the Internet.

Similar to PPP, but older and simpler.

SMTP (Simplified Mail Transport Protocol). A protocol for sending e-mail messages between computers on the Internet.

Stylus. A pen-like utensil designed for navigating on a touch screen.

Synchronization. The process of comparing the files or data on two computers to ensure that they contain the exact same information.

Touch screen. A touch-sensitive screen that allows you to open files, launch programs, and select text by touching or tapping the screen with the stylus.

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