24. Glossary
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analog network
A network where the signal is conveyed by varying the
frequency, amplitude or phase of the transmission.
antenna
The portion of your phone designed to transmit and
receive the wireless signal.
antenna jack
The connector used to attach an external antenna to
your mobile phone (typically used by the CARK-91US
car kit).
battery
The source of power for your mobile phone when the
phone is not connected to a charger.
bookmark
A way to save a web site address (or URL) to your phone’s
memory. Use bookmarks to store the addresses of your
favorite web sites, then recall them so you can return to
the location quickly and easily.
browser
A software program used to view and navigate a portion
of the Internet called the World Wide Web, or Internet
locations developed for the Wireless Application Protocol
(WAP).
data call
A call in which your Nokia phone functions as a data/fax
modem, connected to your PC via the DLR-3P cable or
infrared port.
digital network
Network where the signal is converted to a digital or
binary code before transmission.
earpiece
The portion of your phone that contains the speaker.
Used to play the audio portion of a voice call as well
as any other audible tones (for example: ringing,
warning, etc.).
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earpiece volume
The sound level of the earpiece’s speaker during a call.
Electronic Mail. A written form of communication in
which text (and other types of information) is transmitted
between recipients electronically via special electronic
mail systems managed by corporations and/or Internet
service providers.
END key
Used to terminate an active call or reject an incoming
call. Also used to return to the Start screen from the
phone book or from within the phone’s menu.
ESN
Electronic Serial Number. Used by wireless service providers
to identify your phone on the wireless network.
fax call
A call in which your Nokia phone functions as a data/fax
modem, connected to your PC via the DLR-3P cable or
infrared port.
home system
Refers to the wireless system to which you are subscribed.
home type
system
Refers to the same type of system to which you are
subscribed, but a system that is not your primary home
system.
Internet
An elaborate system of interconnected public and private
computer networks around the world, used to provide
access to information and enable communication
between users worldwide.
keypad tones
The sound heard when a key on your phone’s keypad
is pressed.
message alert
tone
The sounds that are heard upon receipt of a text or system
message (e.g. call waiting notification) by your phone.
microphone
The electronic element in the base of your phone that
picks up your voice and other sounds.
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navigate
A term that refers to the act of moving from one Internet
site or page to another, or to the act of moving from one
area of your phone’s memory or menu to another.
non-home type
system
Any system that does not use the same wireless "format"
as your home system.
number keys
The numbered keys on your phone’s keypad.
power key
A key on the front of the phone that allows you to turn
the phone on or off. This key can also be used to recall
and switch your phone’s profiles.
predictive text
input
A system developed for rapid text entry using your
phone’s keypad.
preferred system
Refers to a system that is the same "format" as your home
system, but is not the system to which you have subscribed.
ringing option
Refers to the way your phone plays (or if it plays) a
ringing tone when you have an incoming call.
profile
Refers to the various settings relating to your phone’s
audible, visible and vibrating alerts, and the ability to have
multiple configurations to match your location or
environment.
ringing tone
The tone or melody that is heard when you have an
incoming call.
ringing volume
Refers to the volume of your phone’s ringing tone.
roaming
The state of your phone when you are no longer in your
home system. Additional charges may result.
roller
A multi-function key on the front of the phone. Roll the
roller to scroll through your phone’s menus and phone
book. Press the roller to make a selection or to access the
phone book.
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screen
Your phone’s display.
scroll
To move through a list of names, menu items, etc. by
rolling the roller up or down. Each new selection or
option is highlighted as you roll to it.
selection keys
Refers to the keys under the lower left and lower right
corners of your phone’s screen.
slide
The moving keypad cover, used to protect the keypad as
well as answer and end calls.
SMS
Short Message Service. A service whereby you can send
and receive short text messages (typically around 150
characters) with your phone.
system
Another way to refer to your wireless service provider’s
wireless network.
TALK key
The key used to make or answer a call.
text message
See SMS.
URL
Universal Resource Locator. A URL is a Web site’s specific
address or location on the Internet (for example:
http://www.nokia.com).
voice dialing
The ability to dial numbers in your phone using the
phone’s voice recognition feature. (see voice tags)
voice mail
A system maintained by your service provider, used to
record voice messages when you are unable to answer
a call.
voice mailbox
The location on your service provider’s network used to
store voice mail messages.
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voice tag
A recording of a user’s voice that is assigned to a phone
book entry. Voice tag is used in conjunction with voice
dialing feature (see voice dialing).
volume
See earpiece volume or ringing volume.
warning tones,
game tones
The tone played when your phone displays a warning, or
those tones that are heard when you are playing one of
the phone’s games.
WAP
Wireless Application Protocol. WAP is a new section of
the Internet designed to provide information and services
to you, and viewable from your mobile phone’s screen.
wireless network
Your service provider’s operating environment, including
various types of hardware, software, and landline
connections, which makes wireless calls possible.
World Wide Web
The part of the Internet that is viewed using a special
software application called a web browser. The browser
in your Nokia phone can access many sites on the World
Wide Web, as well as sites designed specifically to be
browsed from a mobile phone (see WAP).
WWW
See World Wide Web.
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