Section 7B: Glossary 379
Glossary
Partnership: Two Bluetooth devices—for example, your Treo and a hands-free device—that
can connect because each device finds the same passkey on the other device. Once you
form a partnership with a device, you don’t need to enter a passkey to connect with that
device. Partnership is known on some devices as paired relationship, pairing, trusted device,
or trusted pair.
Phone as Modem: The feature that enables your device (when connected to the mobile
broadband network) to be used as a high-speed modem for your computer, using a wired
(USB sync cable) connection.
Phone Off: The icon that indicates when the phone feature is not connected to any wireless
phone network. You can still use the organizer and other features.
PIM (personal information manager): A category of software that includes applications such
as Microsoft Outlook, Palm® Desktop software, Lotus Notes, and ACT!. PIMs generally store
contacts, schedules, tasks, and memos.
SMS (Short Messaging Service): The service that exchanges short text messages almost
instantly between wireless devices. These messages can usually include up to 160
characters. Your Treo can send and receive text messages while you are on a voice call.
Sprint 1xRTT: The next generation of wireless Internet access that enables you to check your
email and browse the Web.
SSID: The name that identifies a Wi-Fi network. If a network does not broadcast its SSID, you
must get the SSID from the system administrator in order to connect to thenetwork.
Synchronization: The process in which information that is entered or updated on your Treo,
your computer, or a server is updated in one of the other locations either wirelessly or by
means of a cable connection. See “Synchronizing Information” on page307.
Username: The name associated with your Treo that distinguishes it from other Windows
Mobile devices. When you first synchronize your device, you are asked to give it a username.
Wi-Fi access point: A network device with an antenna that provides wireless connections to a
larger network. Also called a hotspot.
Windows Mobile®:The operating system of your Treo. Your device uses the Windows Mobile
6.1 Professional edition of this operating system.