Glossary - palmOne Treo 650 Using Instruction

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Glossary

Alt (alternative) : A keyboard key. Enter a letter on the
keyboard, and then press Alt
as international characters and symbols.
Applications : The screen on your Treo from which
you can open all applications.
Auto-off interval: The time of inactivity that passes before
the screen on your Treo turns off. The wireless features on
your phone are unaffected by this setting.
Beam: The process of sending or receiving an entry or
application using the infrared port on your Treo.
CSD (circuit-switched data): A dial-up Internet
connection. You pay for the connection time, not how much
information you transfer. Contrast with GPRS.
EDGE (Enhanced Data for GSM Environments): An
enhanced version of GPRS that delivers data speeds that
are up to three times faster than standard GPRS
connections.
GPRS (General Packet Radio Service): A mobile Internet
connectivity technology that allows persistent data
connections. You pay for the amount of information you
transfer, not the connection time.
HotSync
your Treo and your computer with the simple press of a
to access variations such
button.
HotSync Manager: The computer application that
manages the synchronization with your Treo.
Infrared (IR): A way of transmitting information using light
waves. The IR port on your Treo lets you transfer
information between other IR devices within a short radius.
Lithium Ion (Li-Ion): The rechargeable battery technology
used in Treo phones.
MMS (Multimedia Messaging System): An enhanced form
of messaging that lets you send photos, animations, and
ringtones almost instantly.
Option key
the alternative feature that appears above the letter on
each key.
®
Palm
that helps you manage your personal information and keep
your personal information synchronized with your Treo.
®
: The PalmSource technology that synchronizes
: The keyboard button that lets you access
Desktop software: A PIM application for computers
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