Palm 650 manual Alt alternative a keyboard key. Enter a letter on

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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 smartphone from which you can open all applications.

Auto-off interval: The time of inactivity that passes before the screen on your smartphone 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 smartphone.

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 smartphone and your computer with the simple press of a button.

HotSync Manager: The computer application that manages the synchronization with your smartphone.

Infrared (IR): A way of transmitting information using light waves. The IR port on your smartphone lets you transfer information between other IR devices within a short radius.

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

MMS (Multimedia Messaging System): An enhanced form of messaging that lets you send photos, animations, and ringtones almost instantly.

Option key : The keyboard button that lets you access the alternative feature that appears above the letter on each key.

Palm® Desktop software: A PIM application for computers that helps you manage your personal information and keep your personal information synchronized with your smartphone.

Palm OS®: The operating system of your smartphone phone. A trademark of PalmSource, Palm OS is known for its simplicity of use and for the large number of applications that can be added to your smartphone.

palmOneQuick Install: The component on your Windows computer that enables you to install Palm OS applications and other information on your smartphone.

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