HP 564, 568, 567 manual Glossary

Glossary 157

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 data was last backed up. This involves copying your backup data to your hp Jornada.

ROM (read-only memory). Nonvolatile flash memory that contains the Microsoft Windows for Pocket PC operating system and preinstalled programs.

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 exactly the 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.

USB (Universal Serial Bus). A newer standard for connecting peripheral devices. USB supports relatively fast data transfer rates and can be used to connect multiple devices to a single computer.