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