Glossary - Motorola StarTAC ST7767 Manual

Glossary

AC adapter An accessory device that allows you to power and/or charge your phone from a wall outlet.
See page 20.
accessory connector A socket on the bottom of the phone where you can attach accessories such as
an AC adapter or cigarette lighter adapter. To learn more, see page 20.
air-time The amount of time you spend using a cellular system, between the time you
successfully place a call and the termination of that call.
alkaline A battery technology used in personal cellular telephones.
analog The traditional method of cellular transmission. In addition to analog capability, your dual
mode StarTAC phone is equipped to handle digital transmission. See also CDMA.
antenna The device on your phone that sends and receives cellular signals. For tips on antenna use and
efficiency, see page 10.
Auto Answer When you activate this feature, your phone automatically answers after two rings. See page 93.
Auto Hyphen A feature that automatically inserts hyphens into displayed phone numbers for easier
visibility. See page 95.
Automatic Redial When your cellular network cannot handle your call, this feature enables your
phone to automatically redial with one button push. See page 93.
Call Back number A phone number in an alphanumeric message, provided by the sender.
See page 52.
Caller ID A network/subscription dependent service that allows you to view information on incoming calls
before answering. See page 32.
CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) CDMA takes digitized voice and encodes it in a unique
scheme that is sent out over the air. CDMA digital reduces the probability of dropped calls. Your
dual mode StarTAC
cellular carrier One of multiple competing companies in a given geographic area that owns and
operates a cellular system.
Cellular Service Provider A company affiliated with a cellular carrier that provides cellular service
to its customers.
cellular signal The radio waves that carry information between your cellular phone and the cellular
system.
cellular system The cellular equipment in a given geographic area that relays signals to and from
individual cellular telephones and the landline telephone system.
cigarette lighter adapter An accessory device that allows you to power and/or charge your phone
from a car's cigarette lighter.
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phone is equipped to handle CDMA digital voice transmission.
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