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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, full-time connection to a network.
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 (Point-to-Point Protocol). The default method your HP Jornada uses to
communicate with an ISP 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 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.
ROM (read-only memory). A memory circuit into which programs and data
are permanently installed. Data in ROM cannot be modified or deleted.