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Glossary
Alt (alternative) : A keyboard key. Type a letter on the
keyboard, and then press Alt to access variations
such as international characters and symbols.
Applications Launcher : The view on your Treo™ 600
smartphone 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.
HotSync
®
: The 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.
Lock Code: The four-digit password assigned to your
phone by your wireless service provider. Turning on the
Lock Code secures your wireless account.
Option key : The keyboard button that lets you access
the alternative feature that appears above the letter on
each key.
Palm Desktop: A PIM application for computers that helps
you manage your personal information and keep your
personal data synchronized with your Treo.
Palm OS: The operating system of your Treo smartphone.
Palm OS is known for its simplicity of use and for the large
number of applications that can be added to your Treo.
Phone : The application on your Treo that provides
quick access to the most commonly used applications on
your Treo.