Section 7B: Glossary 323
Glossary
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.
Text 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.
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