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Palm Treo 755P User Manual

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Section 7B: Glossary

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Palm OS: The operating system of your Treo device. Palm OS is known for its simplicity of
use and for the large number of compatible third-party applications that can be added to
your Treo device.

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

Partnership: Two Bluetooth devices—for example, your device 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 also know as paired relationship, pairing, trusted device, or trusted pair
on some devices.

Phone : The application on your Treo device that enables you to make and receive
phone calls.

Phone as Modem: Feature that enables your device (when connected to the Sprint Power
Vision network) to be used as a high-speed modem for your computer, using a wired (USB
sync cable) connection.

PIM (personal information management): A genre of software that includes applications
such as Palm Desktop software, Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes, and ACT!. PIMs generally
store contacts, schedules, tasks, and memos.

SMS: The service that enables devices to exchange short text messages almost instantly.

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ext messages are typically exchanged between mobile phones. These messages can

usually include up to 160 characters. Your device can send and receive SMS messages while
you are on a voice call.

Sprint Picture Mail: An enhanced Sprint Vision messaging service that enables you to
instantly share pictures and videos with friends and family. You can also manage your
pictures and videos online.

Sprint Vision: The next generation of Mobile Internet access that enables you to check
your email, browse the Web, and share pictures and videos with Sprint Picture Mail.