Palm CENTRO User Manual page 248

Dialog box
A set of options and command buttons that
is enclosed by a border and that enables
you to carry out a specific task.
Dial-up networking (DUN)
Wireless technology that enables you to
convert your smartphone into a wireless
modem so that you can access the Internet
from your computer.
Favorite
A button that provides quick access to a
phone number (speed-dial button) or
commonly used application (such as Web
or Messaging). You can define an unlimited
number of favorite buttons in the Phone
application.
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HotSync
The technology that synchronizes your
smartphone and your computer with the
simple press of a button.
HotSync manager
The computer application that manages the
synchronization of your smartphone with
your computer.
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Infrared (IR)
A way of transmitting information using
light waves; this is called beaming. The IR
port on your smartphone enables you to
transfer information to other IR devices
within a short radius.
Lithium ion (Li-ion)
The rechargeable battery technology used
in the smartphone.
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Palm Desktop software
A personal information manager (PIM) for
computers that helps you manage
information like names and addresses,
appointments, and lists of tasks and
memos. After you install Palm Desktop on
your computer, you can synchronize the
information in Palm Desktop with the
information on your smartphone, so you
don't have to type the same information in
both places.
Palm ® OS by ACCESS
The operating system of your smartphone.
Palm ® OS is known for its simplicity of use
and for the large number of compatible
third-party applications that can be added
to your smartphone.