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AAC
Advanced Audio Coding is a high-quality audio compression coding technology.
ACC provides high-quality audio reproduction at lower bit rates, near CD
quality at 64 kbits/s, and is supported by the Nokia 7600 phone, Nokia Music
Player HDR-1 and Nokia Audio Manager.
Access code
Security code (5 digits): This code is supplied
with your phone. The security code protects your phone against
unauthorised use. The preset code is 12345.
Change the code and set the phone to request it using the
Access codes and Security level functions in
the Security settings menu. Keep the new code secret
and in a safe place separate from your phone.
PIN code (4 to 8 digits): The PIN (Personal Identification
Number) code may be supplied with the SIM card. It protects
the SIM card against unauthorised use. If you activate the
PIN code request function in the Security settings
menu, the code is requested each time the phone is switched
on.
If you enter an incorrect PIN code three times in succession,
the SIM card is blocked. Key in the PUK code and press OK.
Key in a new PIN code and press OK. Key in the new
code again and press OK.
PIN2 code (4 to 8 digits): This code may be supplied
with the SIM card and is required to access some functions,
such as charging unit counters.
PUK and PUK2 codes (8 digits): The PUK (Personal Unblocking
;Key) code is required to change a blocked PIN code. The PUK2
code is required to change a blocked PIN2 code.
The PUK and PUK2 codes may be supplied with the SIM card.
If this is not the case, contact your service provider.
Barring password: The barring password is needed when
using the Call barring service function in the Security
settings menu.
Module PIN and signing PIN: The module PIN is needed
to access the information in the security module. The signing
PIN is needed for the digital signature. These PIN codes may
be supplied with the SIM card if the card contains a security
module.
Wallet code: The wallet code is needed to use the wallet
services.
UPIN and UPUK codes: The UPIN code may be supplied
with the USIM card. The USIM card is an enhanced version of
the SIM card and is supported by UMTS mobile phones.
The UPIN code protects the USIM card against unauthorised
use. The UPUK code may be supplied with the USIM card and
is needed to unblock a UPIN code.
Accessories
See Enhancements.
Advanced Mobile Phone Service
A standard system for analogue mobile communications which originated
in the United States but is also used in other countries, for
example in Canada. AMPS operates in the 800 and 900 MHz frequency
bands.
Air time
The time that is used for wireless transmission, for example
making or receiving mobile calls, sending or receiving short
messages, or using any service requiring a connection to the
network. Sometimes air time is measured for charging purposes.
Alarm clock
A feature that lets the user set the phone to sound an alarm
tone at a specified time within 24 hours or, in some phone models,
on a certain day or daily. It can be used as a wake up alarm
or as a reminder of important appointments.
AMPS
See Advanced Mobile Phone Service.
Analogue
A description of a continuously variable signal, or a device
designed to handle such signals. In the context of wireless
communications, analogue usually refers to traditional transmission
networks or mobile phones that use analogue technology. The
opposite is discrete or digital. See also Digital.
Antenna
A physical device for sending or receiving radio signals. Mobile
devices can contain internal antennas or antennas that extend
above the phone. If a mobile device includes an FM radio, the
lead of the headset functions as the antenna of the radio. The
headset needs to be connected when using the radio. See also
FM radio.
Anykey answer
A feature that lets the user answer the phone by pressing any
key on the keypad.
Automatic opening mechanism
A mechanism that opens the phone when the user presses triggers,
for example on the sides of the phone, to enable usage of keypad
and selection keys. Only a few phone models have the automatic
opening mechanism.
Automatic roaming
See Roaming.
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Backlight
A light in the display or beneath the keypad of a phone, which
makes the display or keypad more visible in poor lighting conditions.
Bandwidth
The width of a communication channel. Analogue bandwidth is
measured in Hertz (Hz) or cycles per second and digital bandwidth
is measured in bits per second. Bandwidth should not be confused
with band. For example, when a mobile device operates on the
900 MHz band, bandwidth is the space it occupies on that band.
The bandwidth of a channel affects the transmission speed.
Battery
See Phone battery.
Bluetooth
A technology that provides short-range radio links to allow
mobile computers, mobile phones, digital cameras, and other
portable devices to communicate with each other without cables.
A Nokia mobile device with Bluetooth support allows the user
to connect wirelessly to another compatible Bluetooth device
within a short range.
Bookmark
A bookmark consists of an Internet address (mandatory), bookmark
title, WAP access point, and if the service requires, a username
and a password.
Broadband
See Wideband.
Browser
Software used to view information pages such as web and WAP
pages. A browser can use, for example, hypertext markup language
(HTML), extensible hypertext markup language (XHTML) or wireless
markup language (WML) to display pages. See also Web browser.
Business card
An electronic equivalent to a printed business card containing
information about a contact. In wireless communications, a business
card can be stored to the phone memory and sent as a special
short message. The received business card can be stored in the
phonebook of the phone.
BW
See bandwidth.
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Calculator
A feature that lets the user add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
A calculator may also include a currency converter.
Calendar
A feature that lets the user note down and view appointments,
tasks, and important events, such as birthdays, and set reminders
for them.
Call log
See call register.
Call register
A feature in a mobile device that stores recently dialled, received,
and missed calls in separate lists. The call register may also
include call cost and duration information. It can be used to
redial a number or save it in the phone book, for example.
Call waiting
A service that allows a user to be notified of a new incoming
call during an active call. The user can accept, reject, or
ignore the waiting call. If not accepted, the call may be forwarded
to the voice mailbox.
Caller ID
A feature that provides information on the origin of an incoming
call prior to answering. For example, the name or number of
the calling party can be displayed either on the display of
a phone or on a separate device. However, the calling party
can choose to keep their phone number hidden from the recipient
of the call.
Car kit
An enhancement that lets a user use a phone hands free in the
car. A car kit includes, for example, a holder for the phone,
connection to an external antenna, battery charger, external
speaker, and microphone.
CDMA
See code division multiple access.
Cell
A geographical area in which the transceivers of one base station
provide coverage. Cells can vary in size and they are usually
hexagonal in shape.
Cell coverage area
See Cell.
Cellular
Related to using cells for radio transmission.
Cellular mobile telephone
See Mobile phone.
Cellular phone
See Mobile phone.
Cellular service area
See Service area.
Chat
A feature that lets a mobile device user have a conversation
with another party by using messages, while the device keeps
all the messages during the conversation. It is possible to
chat with one other person or, where operators' services are
available, chat with several people simultaneously.
Closed group
See Closed user group.
Closed user group
A service that lets users form groups that limit communication
to one predetermined group of users. A user may be a member
of one or more closed user groups. The groups are formed by
the network operator at the user's request.
CMT
See Mobile phone.
Code division multiple access
A digital transmission technique in which a base station assigns
a unique code to each mobile device to distinguish that particular
device from all others on the air. The signals are encoded using
the code that the receiver also knows and uses to decode the
received signal. CDMA is one of several spread spectrum techniques.
Concatenated message
A combination of several standard-length short messages which
the user sees as one longer message.
Concatenated short message
See Concatenated message.
Conference
See Conference call.
Conference call
A call that enables simultaneous communication between more
than two parties. The number of people that can join the call
depends on the model of phone. The network operator provides
the conference call and the operator or user can activate it.
Contacts
An application for storing and editing contact information such
as names, phone numbers, and addresses. The data can be stored
in the internal memory of a phone or on its SIM card.
Content copier
Software that lets the user of a mobile device transfer data
between two compatible phones and to make a backup copy of phone
data to a compatible PC. Nokia content copier is included in
the PC Suite software, which can be downloaded from the Nokia
Support web pages at www.nokia.com/support/phones.
PC Suite is not available for all phone models.
Converter
A feature that lets the user convert measures from one unit
to another. Converter can be used, for example, to convert a
length measure from yards to metres or an amount of money from
one currency to another.
Countdown timer
A timer that counts from a set time towards zero. The countdown
timer can be used as a reminder of a task that needs to be done
after a certain time of less than 24 hours.
Coverage area
An area within which a mobile device can have a connection to
a network. See also Service area.
Coverage service area
See Coverage area.
CUG
See Closed user group.
CW
See Call waiting.
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Dead spot
A geographic location within the coverage area of a wireless
network where radio signals cannot be received. Dead spots are
often caused by electrical interference or physical barriers
such as hills, tunnels, and indoor parking garages. See also
Coverage.
Digital
A description of information encoded as one of two states, either
binary "0" (off) or binary "1" (on). These are referred to as
binary digits or bits. See also Analogue.
Downloadable ringing tone
A ringing tone that the user can download to a phone. The tone
is downloaded from a special service and it is sent to the phone
as a message.
Dual band phone
A mobile phone that can operate on two different frequency bands,
for example GSM 900 and GSM 1800. See also Tri-band phone.
Dynamic memory
A memory that is shared between specified functions or applications.
If one or two applications use all the capacity, there is no
memory available for the others at that moment. For example,
the calendar, short message service (SMS), and phonebook or
contacts may share a dynamic memory in a mobile device.
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Electronic messaging
See Messaging.
Emoticon
See Smiley.
Enhancements
Additional pieces of equipment that are used to enhance the
operation or look of mobile devices, including coloured covers,
batteries, chargers, headsets, car kits, and carrying cases.
Information about compatible enhancements for a specific phone
can be found on the www.nokia.com/phones/enhancements.
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Facsimile
See Fax.
Fax
A service that lets a user receive, store, and download text,
drawings, and images.
Fixed dialling
A service that restricts phone calls only to the numbers pre-defined
on the fixed dialling list stored on the SIM card. Fixed dialling
is provided by the network operator.
FM radio
A function that lets the user listen to the radio. An FM radio
is included in some phone models. When listening to the radio
on a phone, the headset of the phone needs to be connected as
the lead of the headset functions as an antenna of the radio.
Frequency
The number of times that a periodic function or vibration repeats
itself in a specified time. It is usually measured in hertz
(Hz).
Frequency band
A continuous set of frequencies lying between two specified
limiting frequencies. See also Operating frequency and Bandwidth.
Frequency bandwidth
See Bandwidth.
Frequency-modulated radio
See FM radio.
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General packet radio service
A GSM data transmission technique that transmits and receives
data in packets. GPRS offers a permanent connection between
the wireless device and the network.
Global System for Mobile Communications
See GSM system.
GPRS
See General packet radio service.
GSM
See GSM system.
GSM 1800 system
A GSM mobile communication system operating in the 1800 MHz
frequency band.
GSM 1900 system
A GSM mobile communication system operating in the 1900 MHz
frequency band.
GSM 900 system
The original GSM mobile communication system operating in the
900 MHz frequency band. GSM 900 system is used in most European
and Asian countries.
GSM system
A digital system for mobile communications that is based on
a widely accepted standard. The GSM system typically operates
in the 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 1900 MHz frequency bands.
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Hands free
A feature that lets the user use a phone without lifting or
holding the handset to their ear.
High speed circuit switched data
A data transmission connection that is few times faster that
the GSM data connection. It uses multiple channels for data
transmission.
HSCSD
See High speed circuit switched data.
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Illuminated keypad
A keypad that the user can view in poor lighting conditions.
IMEI
See International mobile equipment identity.
Incoming call
A call that a user receives from another party. In many countries,
for example in Europe, incoming calls are not charged, with
the exception of roaming subscribers. In some countries, incoming
calls are charged based on the airtime used.
Incoming conversation
See Incoming call.
Infrared data port
See Infrared port.
Infrared port
A port that enables two compatible computers or a computer and
another compatible device to use an infrared beam to communicate
with each other. Line of sight is required, but no cable is
needed.
Integrated services digital network
An integrated digital network in which a single wire or optical
fibre is used to carry both voice and data. ISDN has a high
data transfer rate (64 kilobits per second) compared to a standard
landline (33.2 kilobits per second).
International mobile equipment identity (IMEI)
A number that uniquely identifies an individual mobile device.
The IMEI appears on the label located on the back of the phone.
It is automatically transmitted by the phone when the network
asks for it.
IR port
See Infrared port.
ISDN
See Integrated services digital network.
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Java™
Java™ is a programming language developed by Sun Microsystems.
Some Nokia phones support the downloading of Java™ applications.
Java language
See Java.
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kbit/s
See Kilobits per second.
kbps
See Kilobits per second.
Keyguard
See Keypad lock.
Keypad lock
A feature that can be used to disable the keypad to prevent
accidental dialling. The keypad lock can usually be activated
by pressing a combination of two keys. The keypad lock is also
called keyguard.
Kilobits per second
A data transfer rate of 1024 bits per second.
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Last number redial
A service that lets the user redial one of the most recent numbers,
by pressing a single key or a few keys.
Last number repetition
See Last number redial.
Li-Ion battery
A rechargeable battery that is used to power wireless communication
devices. Li-Ion batteries are lightweight, have a relatively
long life cycle, and generally do not suffer from memory effect.
See also Battery, NiCd battery, and NiMH battery.
Lithium-ion battery
See Li-Ion battery.
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M-commerce
See Mobile commerce.
Megahertz
One million hertz or cycles per second. The unit of frequency
used to measure the clock rate of modern digital logic, including
microprocessors.
Memory effect
A property of a battery that causes it to lose its capacity
for full recharging if it is repeatedly recharged before it
is completely discharged. Memory effect most commonly occurs
with nickel-cadmium batteries. The term derives from the fact
that the battery appears to have a memory for the amount of
charging it can sustain.
Messaging
A set of features that let the user create, store, send, receive,
and manage different types of messages, for example, text messages,
multimedia messages, e-mail messages, and fax messages.
MHz
See Megahertz.
MIDI
Musical Instrument Digital Interface: A communications protocol
originally designed to allow synthesizers to communicate with
computers and each other.
MIDI ringing tone
See Polyphonic ringing tone.
MIDP
Mobile Information Device Profile - a set of Java™ API that
define how software applications interface with cellular phones
and two-way pagers. The MIDP specification addresses issues
such as user interface, persistence storage, networking, and
application model.
MM
See Multimedia message.
MMS
See Multimedia messaging service.
MMS message
See Multimedia message.
Mobile commerce
Electronic commerce in which transactions are made using a wireless
device and data connection. Mobile commerce can be used to buy
things, make banking transactions, and receive information from
web sites related to sports, stock, weather, and news, for example.
Mobile e-commerce
See Mobile commerce.
Mobile phone
A mobile device primarily meant for speech connections. Mobile
phone is a term often used interchangeably with cellular phone.
Mobile telephone
See Mobile phone.
Mobile wallet
A feature in some wireless devices which lets the user securely
store personal information, such as payment card details and
user names. The user can retrieve the information from the wallet
when needed, to use a mobile service that requires a user name
and a password or to make an online purchase. The wallet is
typically used via a browser.
Modem set-up
A software for a mobile device which enables the device to be
used as a modem for PC access to the Internet. The modem set-up
software can be downloaded from the Nokia Support web pages
at www.nokia.com/support/phones.
Not all Nokia phones have compatible modem set-up software.
MP3
MPEG-1 Audio Layer III is a format for audio compression developed
at the start of the 1990s. It provides near CD quality at 128
kbits/s and is supported by the Nokia 7600 phone, Nokia Music
Player HDR-1, and Nokia Audio Manager.
Multimedia message
A message that can contain text, an image or video clip, and/or
a sound clip. Users can choose from preset or received pictures,
or can create their own. Multimedia messages can be sent and
received only with phones that support the multimedia messaging
service (MMS). See also Picture message.
Multimedia message service
See Multimedia messaging service.
Multimedia messaging service
A messaging service that combines conventional text messages
with other content types, such as photographs, images, sound
clips, and video clips. The multimedia messaging service is
used with multimedia phones, which can receive and process multimedia
messages.
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Network
An infrastructure enabling the transmission of wireless signals,
which consists of series of points or nodes interconnected by
communication paths.
Network coverage
See Coverage area.
Network services
The wireless Nokia 7600 phone is approved for use on the EGSM
900, GSM 1800 and UMTS networks.
Dual mode (operation in both GSM/EGSM and UMTS networks) is
a network dependent feature. Check with your local service provider
if you can subscribe to and use this feature.
This wireless phone is a 3GPP GSM Release 99 terminal supporting
GPRS service, and is designed to support also Release 97 GPRS
networks. However, proper functionality in all Release 97 GPRS
networks cannot be guaranteed. For more information, contact
your service provider or local Nokia dealer.
This phone supports WAP 2.0 protocols (HTTP and SSL) that run
on TCP/IP protocols. Some features of this phone, such as MMS,
browsing, e-mail and content downloading via browser or over
MMS, require network support for these technologies.
A number of features are called Network Services. These are
special services that you arrange through your wireless service
provider. Before you can take advantage of any of these Network
Services, you must subscribe to them through your service provider
and obtain instructions for their use from your service provider.
Note that some networks may not support all language-dependent
characters and/or services.
Network service area
See Service area.
NiCd battery
A rechargeable battery used as the power supply for mobile phones
and notebook computers, for example. If not completely discharged
before recharging, an NiCd battery can suffer from memory effect,
which may reduce the life of the battery. NiCd stands for nickel
cadmium.
NiMH battery
A rechargeable battery that is capable of holding more power
than an NiCd battery and suffers much less from memory effect.
NiMH stands for nickel metal hydride.
Nokia Audio Manager
Audio Manager is a program for compatible PCs and allows you
to convert music from your CDs to AAC format and organize your
music library. Once you have a library of music stored on your
computer, you con create playlists and transfer them to your
Multimedia Card (MMC) for enjoyment on the move.
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One-touch dialling
See Speed dialling.
Operating frequency
The frequency at which a circuit or device is operated. Operating
frequency is also used to note a general location on the radio
frequency spectrum, such as 800 MHz, 900 MHz, or 1900 MHz.
OTA
See Over-the-air technology.
Over-the-air technology
A technology that enables the operator to transfer data over
the air to terminals and remote sites. OTA technology can be
used, for example, to update the contents of data fields in
the SIM card or to download applications, such as ringing tones
or games, remotely to a wireless device.
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PC Suite
A software that lets the user synchronise phone information
with a compatible PC, install software, configure phone settings,
and make backups of phone files. The PC Suite can be downloaded
from the Nokia Support web pages at www.nokia.com/support/phones.
Not all Nokia phones have compatible PC Suite software.
Personal identification number
See PIN code.
PIN Code
Personal Identification Number. In the context of wireless devices,
the PIN is a code used in conjunction with a SIM card to complete
a call or data transmission.
Phone Battery
A power source for a mobile phone. See also Li-Ion battery,
NiCd battery, and NiMH battery.
Phone book
A set of entries including names and phone numbers. A phone
book can be stored in the internal memory of a phone or on its
SIM card.
Phone memory
See Phone book.
Picture message
A message that contains a picture, and possibly also text. Users
can choose from preset or received pictures, or can create their
own. See also Multimedia message.
PIN
See PIN code.
PIN code
An access code that protects the SIM card against unauthorised
use. A PIN code may be required by a service provider to make
outgoing calls or obtain access to certain applications and
data. See also SIM card.
Polyphonic ringing tone
A ringing tone that may consist of several notes at one time
and that is played through a speaker rather than a buzzer. Using
a speaker improves the sound quality for melodious ringing tones.
Predictive text input
A mode of text input that lets a user write messages faster.
The user presses each key only once per letter and the software
decodes the keystrokes and scans the internal dictionary for
matching words.
Profile
A group of phone settings, such as ringing tones, keypad tones,
and warning tones, that a user can change. With profiles, the
user can, for example, create sets of combined tones and screen
savers to suit different environments, times of day, or caller
groups.
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Roaming
The ability of a subscriber to use a mobile device to make and
receive calls outside their home network coverage area. Roaming
is usually based on roaming agreements between mobile operators.
Charging rates are usually higher when the subscriber is roaming.
See also Coverage.
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Screen saver
A picture or animation which appears on a mobile device's display
when it is idle.
Selection key
A key whose function depends on the options shown on the display.
In a mobile phone, the selection keys are located right under
or on the sides of the display.
Send to many
A feature that lets the user of a mobile device send a message
to multiple recipients.
Service agreement
A business contract or agreement between a user and a service
provider that outlines the services provided, and the costs
for the services.
Service area
The geographical area within which a network service provider
offers mobile service for a mobile phone. See also Coverage
area.
Service provider
A company that provides or hosts services or content either
for end users or for other entities such as other service providers.
A service provider provides, for example, mobile services for
its customers.
Shared memory
The following features in this phone may share memory: multimedia messages; images, video clips, recorded voice files, ringing tones and music files in the Gallery menu; images in the contacts list; e-mail; Java games and applications; voice tags.
Using any such features may reduce the memory available for any
features sharing memory. This is especially true with heavy use of any of the features.
For example, saving many images may take all of the shared memory
and your phone may display a message that the memory is full. In this case, it is recommended to delete some images or other items from the Gallery menu.
You can check the amount of free and used shared memory with the
Memory status function in the Phone settings menu.
Short message service
A service that lets the user send and receive messages of limited
length. See also Messaging.
SIM
See SIM card.
SIM card
Subscriber Identity Module. A security module that is inserted
into a piece of mobile equipment and that includes data that
is used to identify the user and to provide security for voice
and data transmission. SIM card includes, for example, the phone
number, phone book information, and account information.
Smiley
A sequence of typed characters that graphically produces a sideways
image of a face expression, such as:-), :o, or :'-(. A smiley
is used, for example, in a chat or e-mail message, to set the
tone for the preceding sentence. In some phone models the user
can select the smiley from a ready-made collection.
SMS
See Short message service.
Short Message Service
Short Message Service is a feature available with some wireless
phones; it allows users to send and/or receive short alphanumeric
messages.
Speed dialling
A feature that lets a user connect to a phone number by pressing
one key.
Standby time
The period of time for which a battery can power a phone that
is switched on and ready to make or receive a call but is not
used for an actual call. See also Talk time.
Streaming
The simultaneous transfer of digital media, such as video, voice,
and data, which is received as a continuous stream. The usage
of data begins before all the data is transmitted to the user.
Streaming can be point-to-point or broadcast from one origin
to multiple receivers.
Subscriber identity module
See SIM card.
Symbian
A software licensing company, owned by wireless industry leaders,
which is the supplier of an advanced, open, standard operating
system for data-enabled wireless devices.
Symbian operating system
See Symbian OS.
Symbian OS
An operating system optimised for the needs of data-enabled
mobile devices such as smartphones and communicators Symbian
OS drives standards for the interoperation of data-enabled mobile
phones with mobile networks, content applications, and services.
Synchronisation
A process that causes something to occur or recur at the same
time or in unison. Synchronisation can be used to make the contents
of specific files identical on different devices. For example,
a user can synchronise the phonebook or contacts, calendar,
and to-do list of a mobile device with the corresponding PC
applications using Nokia PC Suite. This is not possible with
all phone models.
SyncML
An open standard that enables synchronisation of data between
compatible devices, applications, and networks, which means
that a consistent set of data is always available on any device
or application. SyncML is based on Extensible Markup Language
(XML).
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T9 text input
See Predictive text input.
Talk time
The total time for which a battery can power a mobile device
while the phone is used to receive or perform a call. Talk time,
expressed in hours and minutes, is much shorter than standby
time because transmission requires more power. See also Standby
time.
TDMA
See Time division multiple access.
Telefax
See Fax.
Template
A pattern of a message that a user can store in the phone. A
template can be used to access, create, and store messages that
need to be sent regularly.
Time division multiple access
A digital transmission technique in which a radio frequency
is divided into time slots that are allocated to multiple calls.
In this way, a single frequency can support multiple, simultaneous
data channels.
Timer
See countdown timer.
Titanium
A strong, lightweight metal that is resistant to corrosion.
Titanium is used in the manufacture of strong lightweight alloys,
especially for aircraft parts. It is also used in some mobile
devices, such as the Nokia 8910.
To-do list
A list of task notes saved in a phone. The notes can be saved
in priority order. To-do list is not available in all phone
models.
Tri-band phone
A phone that operates on three frequency bands, for example
GSM 900, GSM 1800, and GSM 1900. A GSM tri-band phone can be
widely used in Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, and Australia,
because the same phone can be used in different networks using
different frequency bands. See also Dual band phone.
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UMTS
Universal Mobile Telecommunication System, the European 3rd
generation mobile system based on WCDMA and standardized by
European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI).
USB
Universal Serial Port: A standard bus interface between a computer
and add-on devices (such as audio players, joysticks, keyboards,
telephones, scanners, and printers). The Nokia 6650 phone supports
USB connectivity to PC according to USB 1.1/2.0 specifications.
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Vibrating alert
See Vibrating call alert.
Vibrating call alert
A call alert that makes the phone vibrate to indicate an incoming
call or a message. The user can receive calls and messages silently
without disturbing others.
Video streaming
Playing video in real time as it is downloaded from the Internet,
rather than storing it in a file on a device first.
Voice command
A spoken keyword that can be used to activate a certain function
of the phone. Voice commands are based on speech recognition.
Voice dialling
Making a call by speaking aloud the name of the recipient. The
phone compares the sound to the pre-recorded voice tags and
dials the phone number assigned to the recognised voice tag.
A user needs to create their own voice tags.
Voice mail
A service that is used to send, store, and retrieve audio messages.
Voice mail can be used as a telephone answering machine.
Voice recorder
A feature that lets the user record, save, and listen to voice
memos and telephone conversations.
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Wallet
See Mobile wallet.
WAP
See Wireless application protocol.
WAP identity module
A security module that provides security services for applications
related to WAP. For example, the WAP identity module lets the
user use a digital signature.
WCDMA
Wideband Code-division Multiple Access: High-speed 3G mobile
wireless technology with the capacity to offer high data speeds.
Web browser
Software that is used to view web pages and to interact with
the applications and services available on the web.
Wideband
A transmission medium or channel that has a wider bandwidth
than one voice channel. Because a wide band of frequencies is
available, more information can be transmitted in a given amount
of time. Wireless phones and communication devices use wideband.
See also Bandwidth.
WIM
See WAP identity module.
Wireless
Without wires. Communication without any physical connections
between the sender and the receiver using the radio frequency
spectrum (airways) and hardware, software and technologies to
transmit information.
Wireless application protocol
An open international standard for applications that use wireless
communication. The main application based on WAP is Internet
access from a mobile device, which can be used, for example,
for banking, e-mail exchange, ticket purchase, and news services.
Wireless identity module
See WAP identity module.
WML
Wireless Markup Language, a markup language (like HTML), however
optimized for wireless use.
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XHTML
Color browsing, together with XHTML Mobile Profile, enables
a much more graphical user experience than ever before. Operators
and content providers have the possibility to use professional
graphic design skills and to easily customize presentation styles.
They can also implement branding. In the end, the key to successful
mobile applications is attractive content and an excellent user
experience.
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3G
See 3rd generation mobile communications.
3rd generation mobile communications
A digital system for mobile communications which aims at global
use and provides increased bandwidth. 3G lets a mobile device
user access a wide variety of services, such as multimedia.
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