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Glossary – Palm Treo 700w User Manual

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Glossary

1xRTT (Single carrier [1x] radio transmission technology): A wireless

technology that can provide fast data transfer and Internet access with average

speeds of 60–80Kbps and bursts up to 144Kbps. Also called NationalAccess.

ActiveSync

®

: The technology that exchanges and updates the information

on your smartphone with the information on your computer.

Alt (alternative)

: A keyboard key. Enter a letter on the keyboard, and then

press Alt

to access variations such as international characters and symbols.

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

smartphone turns off. The wireless features on your smartphone are unaffected by

this setting.

Beam: The process of sending or receiving an entry or application using the infrared

port on your smartphone.

BroadbandAccess: A wireless broadband technology that is designed for very

high-speed data transfer with average download speeds of 400-600Kbps, capable of

reaching speeds up to1.8Mbps, and upload speeds up to 156Kbps. Also called EVDO.

Desktop software: A PIM application for computers, such as Microsoft Outlook,

that helps you manage your personal information and keep your personal information

synchronized with your smartphone.