Palm TREOTM 650 - Manual (Page 193)

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Glossary
ALS (Alternate Line Service): A service that enables two
phone numbers to coexist on one phone/SIM. The Treo™
650 smartphone supports ALS, but be sure to contact your
wireless service provider for regional availability of this
service.
Alt (alternative) : A keyboard key. Enter a letter on the
keyboard, and then press Alt to access variations such
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 ® : The PalmSource technology that synchronizes
your Treo and your computer with the simple press of a
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.
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