*The PADD –- Personal Access Display Device -- is a hand-held control and display terminal carried by crew members who need up to the moment data access for inputting information or convenient retrieval. Under normal conditions, the PADD will operate from its internal sarium power loop and will maintain a link to the ship's computers. While maintaining this link, the PADD can function as a replacement for any control panel on board a ship (if it is configured properly). The PADD is capable of dumping its total memory into the ship's computer in less than one second if necessary. *Source: Back of card