Glossary

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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