HP Jornada 540 Series User Manual page 123

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