HP nx6320 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. External Media Cards 3-1