Glossary – Handspring Treo 600 User Manual

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Glossary

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ALS (Alternate Line Service): A service that
enables two phone numbers to coexist on one
phone/SIM. The Treo phone supports ALS, but be
sure to contact your mobile service provider for
regional availability of this service.

Alt (alternative)

: A keyboard key. Type a letter on

the keyboard, then press Alt

to access variations

such as international characters and symbols.

Applications Launcher

: The view on your Treo

from which you can launch all applications.

Auto-off interval: The time of inactivity that passes
before the screen on your Treo turns off. Wireless Mode
is unaffected by this setting.

Beam: The process of sending or receiving a data
record 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 data you transfer. Contrast with GPRS.

GPRS (General Packet Radio Service): The next
generation of mobile Internet connectivity that allows
persistent data connections. You pay for the amount of
data 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 data using light
waves. The IR port on your Treo lets you transfer data
between other IR devices within a short radius.

Install tool: The component of Palm Desktop software
that enables you to install Palm OS applications and
data on your Treo.

Lithium Ion (Li-Ion): The rechargeable battery
technology used in Treo phones.

MMS (Multimedia Messaging System): An enhanced
form of SMS messaging that lets you send pictures,
animations, and ring tones almost instantly.

Option key

: The keyboard button that lets you

access the alternative feature that appears above the
letter on each key.

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