| A | B |
| Beam | method of transferring information from one handheld to another handheld |
| Cradle | piece of hardware used to synchronize information between the handheld and the desktop computer |
| Graffiti | method of entering text using stylus |
| Hard buttons | part of the handheld that will initiate an application by pressing with your finger |
| Memo Pad | Application used to write messages and take notes |
| Calculator | Application used for mathematical calculations |
| Soft buttons | part of the screen area of the handheld device that will initiate an application by using the stylus |
| Stylus | device used to enter data and make selections on screen of PDA |
| Synchronize | method of transferring data from handheld to desktop computer and vice versa |
| Calendar | Application used to keep up with appointment dates and times |
| Address book | Application used to maintain contact information for friends, family and/or business associates |
| PDA | personal digital assistant |