External Media Cards - Windows Vista

External Media Cards 3–1
3
Smart cards
(select models only)
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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.
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Your computer may look slightly different from the
illustrations in this chapter.