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data usage
The amount of data your phone uploads or downloads over a network in a given period. Your phone uses
your carrier's cellular network or over a Wi-Fi network. Depending on your plan with your carrier, you may
be charged additional fees when your data usage exceeds your plan's monthly limits.
GPS
Global Positioning System. A global satellite-based system for determining precise locations on Earth.With
GPS, your phone becomes your navigator when you're driving and your concierge when you're looking for a
nearby meal, movie, or cup of coffee.
mobile hotspot
A device or app that lets you share your mobile data connection with multiple devices via Wi‑Fi. You can
connect different devices to your hotspot, including notebooks, netbooks, MP3 players, cameras,
Smartphones, and portable gaming systems. The number of devices that can connect at one time depends
on your carrier and connection speed.
NFC
Near-field communication. A wireless technology that transfers information between two compatible
devices. Your phone doesn't support NFC.
notification
An alert from your phone or an app on your phone. Your phone displays icons in the status bar to notify you
of new messages, calendar events and alarms. Icons can also indicate ongoing status, such as connection to
a Wi‑Fi network.
Play Store
Google's store where you can download apps, books, movies, and music. Choose from an assortment of
free books or apps; purchase from an even larger selection.
SD card
Secure Digital (SD) card. A small, high-capacity removable memory card used in small, portable devices such
as mobile phones, tablets, and digital cameras.
shortcut
An icon you can add to your home screen that lets you quickly open an app. Create shortcuts for apps you
use frequently.
SIM card
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. A card that securely stores information your carrier uses to
authenticate your phone on the cellular network.
software update
An update to your phone's operating system that typically includes new features and fixes reported
problems. The update is wirelessly downloaded to your phone at no additional cost to you.
status bar
Thin bar at the top of your home screen that displays the time and icons that tell you about your phone's
battery and network connections. Apps display icons in the status bar to alert you of events, such as new
messages.
sync
The process of sharing the same information across multiple devices and websites. Contacts, calendars and
email are often synced through cloud services, so you can enter information on one device and access it
through another.
Wi‑Fi
A short-range wireless technology that provides a high-speed internet connection to wireless data devices.
Many locations offer Wi-Fi connections, including airports, hotels, restaurants and more. Using a Wi-Fi
connection instead of your cellular network can help reduce your cellular data usage. Some public Wi-Fi
connections may not be secure. You should only connect to those you trust and use some form of internet
security on your devices. Set up Wi-Fi.
Certain features, services, and applications are network or carrier dependent and may not be available in all
areas.