HP 920 manual glossary

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PDA (personal digital assistant). A handheld device that combines computer, telephone, personal information manager, and networking features.

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(Point-to-Point Protocol). The default method your hp Jornada uses to communicate with an ISP or network server.

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 can 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 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.

SIM (subscriber information module) card. A card supplied by a GSM/GPRS service provider that contains a mobile phone number, information about account services, and other information that identifies a mobile device to the mobile phone network.

SLIP (Serial Line Internet Protocol). A method of connecting to the Internet. Similar to PPP, but older and simpler.