HP Internet Handset - Manual (Page 7)

Glossary of Terms
The following terms are used in this user guide.
ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line)
Broadband Internet connection where the download speed is faster than the upload speed.
Application
Software running on your computer, such as the HP Internet Handset software.
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
Main chip within any computer. Processor speeds are measured in MHz (Mega Hertz), which equals a
million instructions per second, and GHz (Giga Hertz), which equals a billion instructions per second. The
higher the number, the faster the processor speed.
HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
Permanent memory within your computer that stores programs and settings.
MB (Mega Byte)
Size of HDD or RAM, 1MB is equal to one million bytes.
RAM (Random Access Memory)
Temporary memory within your computer. The larger the RAM, the faster applications run.
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
Socket on your computer to connect USB hardware such as your HP Internet Handset, keyboards, or mice.
Username
Name used to gain access (log in) to a locked system. Usernames can contain letters and numbers.
Password
Code used to gain access (log in) to a locked system. Good passwords contain an unpredictable
combination of letters and numbers.
SysTray (System Tray)
Area on your computer desktop next to the clock display. The SysTray shows various icons for applications
that are running.
Minimum System Requirements
Before continuing the installation, you should have the following minimum system requirements:
• PC running Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, or Vista
• 400MHz processor (CPU)
• 128MB RAM
• 150MB free hard disk space
• One free USB port (USB1.1 or USB2.0)
• Internet connection (dialup: 33kbps minimum, or broadband: for example, cable or ADSL)
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