HP nx6315 External Media Cards- Windows Vista - Page 12

3 Smart cards (select models only) ✎ 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 (select models only). 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. ✎ Your computer may look slightly different from the illustrations in this chapter. Inserting a smart card Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of support for other smart cards, install only the software required for the device. If you are instructed by the smart card manufacturer to install device drivers: ■ Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ■ Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the smart card manufacturer. External Media Cards 3-1