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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.