HP Nc8430 External Media Cards - Windows Vista - Page 12

Smart cards - accessories

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3 Smart cards ✎ The term smart card is used throughout this chapter to refer to both smart cards and Java™ Cards. A smart card is a credit card-sized accessory that carries a microchip containing memory and a microprocessor. Like personal computers, smart cards have an operating system to manage input and output, and they include security features to protect against tampering. Industry-standard smart cards are used with the smart card reader. A personal identification number (PIN) is needed to gain access to the contents of the microchip. For more information about smart card security features, refer to Help and Support. External Media Cards 3-1

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External Media Cards
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Smart cards
The term
smart card
is used throughout this chapter to refer to
both smart cards and Java™ Cards.
A smart card is a credit card–sized accessory that carries a
microchip containing memory and a microprocessor. Like
personal computers, smart cards have an operating system to
manage input and output, and they include security features to
protect against tampering. Industry-standard smart cards are used
with the smart card reader.
A personal identification number (PIN) is needed to gain access
to the contents of the microchip. For more information about
smart card security features, refer to Help and Support.