3G (3gThird-Generation)
The next generation of wireless technology that offers increased capacity and high-speed data applications up to 2 megabits. Integrates pico-micro and macrocellular technology and allows global roaming

3-Way Calling
Allows you to conduct a conference call between three parties. (network and subscription dependent feature -- not available in all areas)

Accelerated Life Testing (ALT)
The process of simulating five years of use within four weeks. Testing includes exposing the phone to a variety of extreme environmental conditions as well as cycles that mimic several years of use.

AC Wall Charger
An accessory device that allows you to power and/or charge your phone from a wall outlet.

Active Keypad Cover/Hinge Mechanism
Opening the keypad cover will answer a call, closing the keypad cover will end a call. Provides proper ear-to-mouth relation and optimizes the compact, pocketable form.

AGPS
(Assisted Global Positioning System) is a method used for determining mobile station (MS) location in terms of universal latitude and longitude coordinates. This capability has been mandated for wireless carriers in the United States by the Federal Communication Commission so emergency callers can be easily located in times of crisis. AGPS implies that the mobile not only has GPS hardware and software but that the wireless network is providing the mobile with short assistance messages.

Airtime
The time elapsed between the start of a call achieved by connecting to your service provider's network and the termination of a call achieved by pressing the end button. Network connection time includes signals received prior to voice transmission, such as busy signals and ringing.

Alarm Clock
Your pager alarm can be set for a specific time and date or can used as a daily alarm.

Alert Call
The tactful method by which a user can contact another Push To Talk recipient without barging-in and automatically speaking. The recipients handset plays an audible tone and displays a message indicating someone wants to speak with them.

Alkaline
A battery technology used in personal cellular telephones.

Alphabetic Directory
Allows storage of names and phone numbers in alphabetic order for easy retrieval.

Alphabetic Scroll
Similar to a built-in phone book, this feature allows scrolling alphabetically through the names in the directory for easy retrieval.

Alphanumeric Directory
Allows storage of names and phone numbers for easy retrieval.

Alternate Phone Line/Line Service
The phone allows you to have two phone numbers to keep business and personal calls separate.

AMPS (Advanced Mobile Phone Service)
AMPS is used in North and South America. It is also the most common system in the Asia/Pacific region and can be found in countries such as Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Israel.

Analog
The technological basis for most current cellular systems. Primarily designed to transmit sound waves, as in conversations.

Analog Only
A digital feature allowing the sending of voice channel operations (i.e., fax machines, personal computers with modems, etc.) without having to manually seek an analog channel each time.

Answering Machine
The phone's internal memory allows callers to leave a personal message.

Audible Keypad Tone
Confirms that a key has been pressed properly. Helps avoid airtime charges to incorrect numbers.

Authentication Capable
Your phone is equipped with an A-Key which acts as a PIN number that offers you and the cellular service provider an additional level of security against cellular fraud.

Automatic Answer
Allows call answering without pressing the SND button. After a brief ring, simply lift the unit to your ear and begin the conversation.

Automatic Backlighting
Touching any key will illuminate the display and keypad for viewing ease.

Automatic Display Timer
Set On to automatically display the Last Call Timer at the end of each phone call.

Automatic Hands Free
When this feature is enabled, simply hang up the phone to begin a hands free conversation.

Automatic Lock
When activated the phone will automatically lock each time it is turned off to help prevent unauthorized use.

Automatic Redial (on system busy)
Upon a System Busy signal, simply press the SND button and the phone will redial the call.

Automatic Tone Altering (mobiles)
In areas where quality phone connections cannot be made, the phone will sound a series of beeps to signal that an incoming call was attempted.

Auxiliary Alert
When activated, incoming calls will cause the vehicle horn to sound or (installation option) headlights to flash to alert the user to return to the vehicle.

Base Station
See Cell Site.

Barge Call
The method by which someone receives a Push To Talk call by hearing an audible tone immediately followed by the voice of the originator.

Battery Indicators Audible...
Tone "beeps" to alert that the battery is running low. Visual...A "LoBat" message in the display indicates that the battery is running low.

Battery Meter/Dedicated Battery Meter
A visual indicator of the estimated time remaining on the battery helps avoid dropped calls due to insufficient current voltage.

Bits per Second (BPS)
A measure of how fast binary digits can be sent through a channel; the number of 0s and 1s that travel down the channel per second.

Blocking
The effect that causes a user to get a busy signal indicating there are no free channels.

Bluetooth
A low-power, short-range wireless technology designed for local area voice and data communications. It enables the exchange of information between many devices, including certain wireless phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), notebook PCs and handheld PCs. This technology allows you to use a wide range of computing and telecommunications devices, almost wherever and whenever you want.

Built-in Fraud and Cloning Protection
Inherent in the multi-service phones, protects your calls from being intercepted from outside factors.

Built-in mini-browser
Your phone provides an Internet browser.

Call-in-Absence Indicator
If the unit is left active and an incoming call is not answered, the message "Call" will be displayed to inform the user of a call attempt.

Call-in-Progress Protection
If the unit is wired to turn on and off with the vehicle ignition, calls will not be terminated when the ignition is turned off.

Call Alert
Privately page an individual by sending an audible tone.

Call Alert Stacking
With Call Alert Stacking, you can either clear a Call Alert or save it to the queue for later recall.

Call Barring
Allows you to set your phone to prohibit certain incoming or outgoing phone calls. (network and subscription dependent feature -- not available in all areas).

Call Continuation
Allow the user to go from UltraSaver™ accessory operation to battery operation without ending the call.

Call Forwarding
Allows you to set your phone to forward all calls to an alternate phone number. (network and subscription dependent feature -- not available in all areas).

Call Holding
You can put callers on hold. (network and subscription dependent feature -- not available in all areas).

Call Line Identifier
Phone numbers with Calling Line ID information are displayed, so you can choose which calls to answer.

Call Timers
Allows tracking of airtime usage to monitor phone expenses

Caller ID
A network/subscription dependent service that allows you to see your caller's number before answering.

Carry Phones
see Transportable/Carry Phone.

CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access)
CDMA separates communications by code. Voice is broken into digitized bits, and groups of bits are tagged with a code. Each code is associated with a single call in the network. Groups of bits from one call are randomly transmitted along with those of other calls. Then they are reassembled in the correct order to complete the conversation.

CDMA 1X (Code Division Multiple Access, First Generation)
is a new technology that offers increased speed and value-added applications such as high-speed Internet access, advertising and video conferencing, as well as downloading music and data directly from the Internet to your mobile phone, laptop computer, or PDA.

Cell
The area controlled by one cell site. All calls made within the cell go by radio waves to that cell site. Cells are usually hexagonal and can be anywhere from 0.4 miles up to 15 or more miles in radius.

Cell Broadcast
You can receive general messages broadcast to a group of phone numbers such as weather or financial updates. (network and subscription dependent feature -- not available in all areas).

Cell Site or Base Station
The local cellular tower and radio antenna (including the radios, controller, switch interconnect, etc.) that handles communication with subscribers in a particular area or cell. A cellular network is made up of many cell sites, all connected back to the switch via landline or microwave.

Cell Splitting
When the cell (phone call) volume in a cell regularly exceeds its capacity (56 radio channels maximum) and blockage becomes a problem, the cell is subdivided, or split, into two or more smaller cells. The radio frequencies are then reassigned, and transmission power is reduced. Cell splitting is a way to increase the capacity of a system. A new cell site must be constructed when a cell is split.

Cellular Carrier
One of the two competing companies in a given geographic area that owns and operates a cellular system.

Cellular Cassette
An optional module for Satellite Series™ phones that is inserted into the phone and gives it access to the local cellular system.

Cellular Messaging Service
This feature combines paging and voice mail into one convenient message center. (Network and/or subscription dependent feature. Not available in all areas).

Cellular Service
A Personal Communications Service that provides two-way voice and data communications through handheld, portable, and car-mounted phones through wireless modems incorporated into devices such as laptop computers and electronic notebooks. Cellular service can offer enhanced features such as voice mail and call waiting. Geographic coverage areas for cellular service are very large and can cover cities, counties, and entire states.

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.

Cigarette Lighter Operation
Allows you to power and/or charge your phone from a car's cigarette lighter.

Clear Last Digit/Clear All
To clear the entire number, press and hold Clear button. To clear the last digit, press Clear button and release quickly.

Clearing an Alert For Push-toTalk, users who are unable to reply to the originator of the alert may disregard the request to speak by pressing the clear alert button. The originators handset will display a message that the recipient is unavailable.

Coil Cord
The wire connector between a mobile handset and the mounting device or between a transportable handset and the transciever.

Contact
Any one individual assigned by a Push To Talk user either directly through the handset or via the Push To Talk website. Only other Push To Talk users may be added as contacts.

Contact List
A directory located within the handset that includes all Push To Talk contacts and groups that have been assigned by the user. Only other Push To Talk contacts and groups appear in this directory. Contact List resides on PTT network and is updated every 5 minutes.

Color-Coded Status Messages
Lights indicate In Use, Roam, No Service. Easy to see at a glance.

Control Head
The part of a mobile phone that is within reach of the user. Also called the handset.

Control Head Mount
Hardware to hold control head within user's reach.

Cordless
A term generally applied to radio technology in which a handset is used within a restricted distance from its corresponding base station.

Credit/ Calling Card Dialing
You can store credit or calling card access numbers in the phone's memory separated by pauses for recall later.

Data Connectivity
Ability of a device to transmit or receive data. The Motorola Data Connectivity Kit can transform a wireless phone, such as the digital StarTAC® phone, into a fax modem. This allows you to send faxes(01), access the Internet(01), and send and check e-mail(01), simply by connecting your phone via a data cable to a compatible computer or personal digital assistant (PDA).

Datalink
An accessory that allows connection of a personal computer/computer terminal to Motorola phones.

Data Interface
Device that connects computer to cellular phone for data transmission. Works similarly to a modem.

Data Service
The electronic transfer of data or digital information.

Dedicated Message Key
Allows quick access to digital messages.

Delayed Call Placement
Programs the unit to place a call after a user-designated number of minutes have passed. Helps user remember to place important calls.

Digit Capacity
The maximum number of digits a phone can display while placing a call.

Digit Indicator
A visual indication that the phone is operating in the digital mode.

Digital
The general term for communications technologies that digitize transmissions into binary code.

Digital Voice Caller™
Operation Allows standard phone operation with the sound of the user's voice.

Display Own Phone Number
This feature will display of the phone's currently active phone number.

Display Own Private ID
Displays the radio ID of your portable.

CSTN (Color Super Twist Nematic)
a CSTN display provides a high-quality, sharp and vivid color display for clear, easy viewing.

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
Easy viewing in all lighting conditions. Uses dark segments against a lighter background.
Color LCD Reverses the display image, making it possible to create colored, luminous segments. Provides clearer, crisper, bolder-looking characters that are easy to read.

LED (Light Emitting Display)
Light emitting displays are big and bright. They provide excellent visibility in direct sunlight and in darkness.

VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display)
This display retains visibility in direct sunlight and is highly visible in darkness. It can be seen without distortion over a wide range of viewing angles and remains fully operational over a broad temperature range.

Distinctive Ringing
Calls from a designated list of phone numbers will ring in a special way (network and subscription dependent feature -- not available in all areas).

DTMF Tones
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones are the tones that your phone transmits to communicate with tone activated phone systems like voice mail or bank-by-phone.

Dual Battery Capability
Allows you to use a main and auxiliary battery on your phone for extended talk times.

Dual Mode Capability
The phone is capable of accessing digital or AMPS channels to provide a better chance of obtaining cellular service (network and subscription dependent feature -- not available in all areas).

Duplicate Message Indicator
Duplicate Messages are stored in the same memory slot as the original message - saving memory space for new messages. The latest timestamp is used and a Duplicate prompt is displayed when the message is read.

EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM (Global) Evolution)
EDGE is a high-speed mobile data and internet access technology offering GSM operators an economical and spectrally efficient next generation network in today's GSM spectrum.

EMS (Enhanced Messaging Service)
utilizes SMS but adds the ability to incorporate simple graphics, pictures, animations and sound. With this, the user can add an actual emotion to his/her message. Give someone a full birthday wish (with the text, the actual song, and a graphic of a birthday cake).

E-Mail
The electronic transfer and storage of written messages.

E-OTD (Enhanced Observed Time Difference)
is a method used for determining mobile station (MS) location in terms of universal latitude and longitude coordinates. This capability has been mandated for wireless carriers in the United States by the Federal Communication Commission so emergency callers can be easily located in times of crisis. The E-OTD positioning method is based on MS calculated differences in arrival time of bursts (signals) from a nearby pairs of cellular base stations.

Ear-to-Mouth Ratio
The relative positions of the mouth and ear on an adult head. Motorola pays particular attention to this ergonomic factor in designing all its phones.

Electronic Lock
When activated the phone will automatically lock each time it is turned off to help prevent unauthorized use.

Electronic Scratchpad
Acts as a message pad and allows storage of a number during a call. Numbers can also be stored in permanent memory if desired.

Electronic Serial Number (ESN)
A unique unchangeable number that is built into the phone and is transmitted by the phone as a means of identifying itself within the system.

E-Mail
The electronic transfer and storage of written messages.

Emergency One-Touch Dialing
A memory location reserved for storing an important number. The number can be accessed and called even if the phone is locked.

Error Correction
Digital technology's ability to verify the validity of the transmitted information and to automatically correct for errors caused by interference.

Feature Menu
Allows easy access and activation of frequently used features. User can utilize numerous features accurately and easily.

Fixed Dialing
With this feature activated, your phone will only allow calls to numbers you have programmed on your Fixed Dial list.

Floor Control
The ability to gain access to speak while active in a Push To Talk session.

Fold-Down Antenna (transportables);
The design of the transportable's antenna allows it to swivel 360 degrees and fold flat in any direction, providing convenient storage.

Frequency Reuse
Technology that allows frequencies to be reused after they have been vacated by a cellular user leaving that particular cell. One measure of a system's effectiveness is how far the initial user of a specific frequency must travel away from the cell site before the frequency may be reused.

Fringe Area
The outermost range of a cellular system where cellular signals may be weaker.

Full Duplex
Incoming and outgoing audio can occur simultaneously, so user can speak and listen at the same time.

Function Keys
The non-numeric keys on your phone used to access and navigate menu features, as well as perform memory functions.

General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)
General Packet Radio Service is a wireless data transmission service based on packet transmission. For example, if an e-mail is sent by GPRS it will be reduced into ’packets’ of information. Each individual packet travels to its destination by the quickest possible route. This means the different packets from the same mail can travel separately through foreign networks around the globe in order to avoid obstructions. At the pre-set destination they are rebuilt and presented to the recipient as a whole.

Glass Mount Antenna
Mobile antenna type usually mounts on the rear window without drilling any holes.

Group Call
The ability for Push To Talk users to initiate or participate on a call, simultaneously, with several participants. Talk Groups must be established via the Push To Talk website prior to initiating a group call.

Group/Talk Group
Any distinct set of individual contacts combined to form a unique unit with which the user may contact simultaneously. The user must assign a different identifying name to each talk group. Only other pre-assigned Push To Talk contacts may be added to talk groups.

GSM
GSM is the pan-European standard for digital cellular telephone service. It is also one of the technologies available in the Americas. GSM was designed for markets to provide the advantage of automatic, international roaming in multiple countries. The SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) card is a vital component in GSM operation. The user can store all relevant data for the phone on a removable plastic card. The card can be plugged into any GSM compatible phone and the phone is instantly personalized to the user.

Handheld Device Markup Language
See HDML.

Hand-Off
The transfer of a call from one cell site to another as the mobile or portable phone moves through the service area. Unnoticeable by the user.

Handset
The control head held by the user on a mobile or transportable phone.

Hands-Free Operation
Allows you to conduct a conversation without holding the cellular phone.

HDML (Handheld Device Markup Language)
Specifications that allow Internet access from wireless devices such as handheld personal computers and smart phones. This language is derived from hypertext markup language (HTML).

Headset Jack
Capable When used with the headset/microphone accessory, hands-free conversations can take place.

Hearing Aid Compatible
Provides hearing impaired persons with the convenience and flexibility of wireless communications through their t-coil compatible hearing aids. (Not compatible with all hearing aids. Hearing aids must contain a t-coil. T-coil must be activated when using the phone.)

Home Only Mode
With this System Mode selected, your phone will only operate within range of your home cellular system.

Home System
The local cellular system where you obtain your cellular service.

Home Type System
A cellular system of the same type as your local cellular system.

Icon Driven Menu
Features in the phone are grouped under different menu headings for user-friendly access.

Ignition Sense
The phone automatically turns on and off with the vehicle's ignition to protect against draining the vehicle's battery.

Illuminated Keypad
Allows keypad viewing in the dark.

Imaging
The transmission of still images such as faxes, pictures, or slides.

In-Building Services
"One Phone Number" technology allows certain Motorola TDMA phones to use compatible private cellular systems (network and subscription dependent feature -- not available in all areas).

Incoming Call Screening
Program the unit not to receive calls, but to signal when they occur.

Internal Rapid Charging Capable
Your phone has a built-in battery charger. You can plug the phone directly into a power source to charge any attached batteries.

IP Address (Internet Protocol Address)
Location of a server assigned by your service provider. When loaded into a wireless device, such as the iDEN® i1000plus or i500plus handset, the IP address allows you to use a mini-browser to access the Internet.(01)

iTAP
Application installed on wireless phones and handheld devices that allows you to type messages with just one key press per letter using the keypad. Much easier text input than traditional multi-tapping. Also known as T9 TM text input.

J2ME™
(The Java™ 2 Platform, Micro Edition or K Java™ ) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs)

Java™
formerly known as oak, is an object-oriented programming language developed by Sun Microsystems, Inc.

kbps (kilobits per second)
One thousand bits per second. Rate at which data is transmitted. Kilobit is a unit of information equal to 1,024 bits. "Bit" is a combination of b(inary) and (dig)it.

Keypad
The buttons on the handset.

Keypad Programmable
NAM information can be input from keypad.

Kilobits per Second
See kbps

K Java™
see J2ME™

Last Number Backup
Remembers the last number called, allowing for faster redialing.

Last 10 Number Backup
The phone remembers the 10 most recent phone numbers called even after it's been shut off.

Last Number Recall
A little "notepad" built right into the phone automatically remembers the last (1-10) phone numbers called.

Last 10 Received and Sent Call List
The user can view, dial, and store phone numbers from the last 10 calls sent and received.

Locks
A variety of locking options are available

Automatic Lock
For enhanced security, the telephone can be programmed to automatically lock each time you turn it off.
Display Unlock Code Refers to the Unlock Code in case it's forgotten.
Electronic Lock Prevents unauthorized use of your phone. Only entry of the 3-digit Unlock Code will unlock the phone.
Programmable Unlock Code Enables the user to change the 3-digit Unlock Code should the code become compromised.

Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
A battery technology used in personal cellular telephones. Lithium Ion batteries generally provide more energy capacity than Nickel Metal Hydride batteries of the same weight.

Long Tone DTMF
Provides compatibility with many home answering machines that cannot decode standard DTMF.

Low Battery Warning
A visual and/or audible indication that the battery is approaching discharge

Master Clear
Changes all non-standard user settings to standard plus clears all memory locations and the Resettable Call Timer. Useful for fleet applications.

Master Reset
Same as Master Clear, but it does not clear all memory locations and Call Timers.

Megahertz
See MHz.

Memory Autoload
Saves time and provides easy storage of numbers in memory by automatically placing them in the next open location.

Memory Linking
Automatically recalls and sequentially sends numbers stored in different memory locations. Combines with the Pause in Memory feature to benefit credit card calling or computer access.

Memory Location
A space in the internal Phone Book where you can store a telephone number.

Memory Overwrite Protection
Prevents the accidental overwriting and erasure of existing names and/or numbers in memory.

Memory Pause
A pause command can be entered at the end of a stored number to allow for a system response when using credit card numbers or alternate long distance system ID numbers.

Memory Protect
Prevents accidental overwriting and erasure of existing names and/or numbers in memory.

Memory Scroll
Allows sequential viewing of numbers and/or names stored in memory, starting at a chosen point. A fast and easy means of scanning memory locations.

Message Mail™
Can be either a numeric or a text message of up to 140 characters. Multi-service portables can receive and store 16 mail messages at any time.

Message Waiting Indicator
At one quick glance you can find out if you have any new unread messages to view (network and subscription dependent feature - not available in all areas).

MHz (Megahertz)
One million hertz or cycles per second. Used to measure radio frequency.

Missed Call Indicator
The user will be notified that a call was received and not answered.

Microcell
A very small cell used in densely populated areas where traffic volume is high. (There is no official definition of what cell radius distinguishes a small cell from a microcell.)

Microbrowser
Also called a mini-browser. Software built into a wireless device that allows you to access and display specially-formatted Internet content(01), such as stock reports, news, and sports scores, using only your handset.
Browser powered by Phone.com

Mini-browser
See Microbrowser

Mobile Assisted Hand-Off (MAHO)
A technique used by digital phones and systems working together to provide better hand-offs between calls.

Mobile Data
A Personal Communications Service that is expected to provide two-way wireless communication of text, voice messages, and potentially video messages among computers, personal digital assistants, and databases. Mobile data services can be provided by a number of technologies such as cellular, Personal Telecommunications Services, mobile satellite, and Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio, as well as networks.

Mobile Office
Capable Sending/receiving e-mails and faxes is easy with your multi-service phone and data cable.

Mobile Phone
Usually refers to a car phone.

Mobile Satellite
A Personal Communications Service that is anticipated to provide two-way voice and data communications using satellites, handheld phones, and wireless modems incorporated into devices such as notebook computers. It is expected that Mobile Satellite services will offer enhanced features such as call waiting and voice mail. Geographic service coverage is anticipated to be larger than most PCS services and may be worldwide.

Mode Change
While in a Call Allows changing from digital to AMPS operation during a call for voice channel operations such as faxing.

Mode Key
On multi-service phones press the mode key to change between Phone, Group, and Private modes.

Modem
A modem converts digital data to analog data (tones) so that it can be sent over regular phone lines. The modem also converts data back from analog to digital.

MTSO/Switch Mobile Telephone Switching Office.
The computer, or switch, is the brains of a cellular system, the MTSO assigns frequencies to each call, reassigns frequencies for hand-offs, interconnects calls with the local and long distance landline telephone companies, compiles billing information, etc. Every cellular system has one or more MTSOs or switches.

Multi-Lingual Display Options
This feature allows you to select in which language (English, French, or Spanish) the phone will display messages and prompts.

Multiple Key Answer
Allows phone to be answered after one ring by pressing any digit key. A faster, more convenient way to answer than searching for a specific key.

Multiple Ringer Tones
Help distinguish the phone's ring by choosing one of several ringer styles.

Mute
Control Mutes the handset or speaker to allow private conversations without the called party overhearing.

NAM Number Assignment Module,
located in transceiver. The PROM or EPROM that has the data about the user--cellular phone number, lock code, timer reset code, network of choice and other operational data. The ESN (Electronic Serial Number) is not stored here. Today's phones have EPROM type NAM and are keypad programmable.

Name/Number Order Preference
The phone can be set to scroll the directory by name or number according to user preference.

Name Tags
Identification of incoming Group or Private call ID.

NAMPS (Narrowband Advanced Mobile Phone Service);
NAMPS is a next generation of AMPS systems. NAMPS is a cellular call-handling system that uses digital signalling techniques to split the existing 30 kHz wideband voice channels into three 10 kHz narrowband voice channels. The result is three times more voice channel capacity than the traditional AMPS system provides. NAMPS cellular phones are manufactured for dual mode operation, and they are compatible with traditional AMPS systems.

Net Mode
Net Mode represents the Internet Browser Mode.

Network Connection Time
The time elapsed between the start of a call achieved by connecting to your service provider's network and the termination of a call achieved by pressing the end button. Network connection time includes signals received prior to voice transmission, such as busy signals and ringing.

Nickel Cadmium (NiCd)
A battery technology used in personal cellular telephones.

Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
A battery technology used in personal cellular telephones.

Noise Cancelling Microphone
A technology that screens out unwanted background noise to allow clearer conversations.

Non-Home Type System
A system type different from your home system.

Non-Public Mode
Provides specialized telecommunications service from the cellular service provider (network and subscription dependent feature -- not available in all areas).

On-Hook Call Processing
Allows the user to leave the handset in its mount until the called party answers for safer operation.

One-Touch Call Back
On multi-service phones, you can respond to pages with just the touch of one button.

One-Touch Private or Group Call Access
Allows you to communicate with several people at once or have one private conversation with the touch of one button.

Outgoing Call Restrictions and Service
Levels Programs the unit for different levels of restriction on outgoing calls to control security and/or costs.

Pause Dialing/Memory Linking By including pauses between linked memory locations the phone can dial a telephone number and then wait for user response before continuing to transmit. This feature is useful for accessing voice mail system, banking via phone, accessing credit card information, etc.

PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) Small, handheld wireless device for transmitting pages, data messages, faxes and e-mails. (01) It also acts as an electronic organizer, giving you access to schedules and contact lists. The term is often used interchangeably with PIM (personal information manager). The 3Com PalmPilot is an example of a PDA or PIM.

Personal Area Network Allows devices to work together and share information and services. Using Bluetooth wireless technology, Personal Area Networks can be created in public places, in your home, in your office, and even in your car. This network enables everyday devices to become smart, tetherless devices--working and communicating together. For example, it offers the ability to wirelessly synchronize with your desktop to access your e-mail and Internet/intranet from remote locations.

Personal Digital Assistant
See PDA

Personal Information Manager
See PDA

Personality User Interface
Personalize your phone's menu by choosing which features you want readily available.

Phone Book
The collection of telephone numbers you have stored into your phone's internal memory.

Phone Only Mode
On multi-service phones, this allows you to disable the two-way radio mode to increase stand-by time.

PIM (Personal Information Manager)
See PDA

PIN Code/Authentication
Capable The service provider may require a personal identification number (PIN) for use with outbound calling to help guard against cellular fraud.

Portable
A category of cellular telephones that have an attached rechargeable battery and can be held comfortably in the hand.

Postscripting
Allows recalling a number and adding more digits from the keypad before placing a call to keep repetitive number dialing faster.

Presence
The functionality that lets users know their Contacts are available to receive Push To Talk Calls.

Presence Icon
The symbol next to the Contact name that indicates availability.

Priority Dial
Allows you one touch dialing from memory location 01 even when the phone is locked. (See Emergency Dial also.)

Private Call
A one-to-one call

Programmable Talk Groups
A predefined set of individuals who share a common communication need. Talk groups appear on display as names or numbers.

Private Call ID
Allows you to add radio IDs to your Private Call list and store them with names or aliases.

Private Mode
A private call is a one-to-one communication between two individuals through a portable (instead of a talkgroup).

Push to Talk
The service that provides communication with the touch of a single button. A specially equipped handset is required for both the originating and terminating parties.

Push to Talk Button
The large button located on the left side of the handset used to initiate or respond to a Push To Talk call. Floor control (the ability to speak) is received by depressing this button.

Quick Access Menu
Tailor your phone by programming your most frequently used features into your personal menu. Access these features with just two quick key presses.

Quick Battery Change Capability
Allows changing of batteries or switching to a Travel Battery Saver during a call.

Quick Disconnect Control Unit (mobiles and transportables)
The control unit is easily removable to reduce the risk of theft.

Quick Store Phone Numbers
This features allows you to quickly store a received Private ID or Phone Number without having to enter a programming menu.

Quiet Time
Allows you to select a time period during which the pager receives messages and performs all functions but without any audible or visual indication.

Real Time Clock with Dual Time Zone Display
On certain Satellite Series™ products, the phone or pager will display both a "home" and a "travel" clock.

Recall by Name/Number Location
This feature allows scrolling through the directory by name or by number according to user preference.

Reminder Beeps
If the service provider offers Digital Message Access the phone can be set to remind you that there are messages waiting to be viewed.

Resettable Timer
You can track in one minute intervals the approximate amount of network connection time elapsed. Use this feature to view the time elapsed, and follow the instructions in the user manual. Note, the amount of network connection time you track on your resettable timer may not equal the amount of time for which you will be billed by your wireless service provider. For billing information, please contact your service provider directly.

Responding to an Alert
Users may reply to the originator of the alert simply by pressing the Push To Talk button and speaking.

Roamer
A subscriber to one cellular system who is "roaming" in (visiting) another market. The switch in the market being visited will allow the subscriber to use his or her phone provided the switch operator has a roaming agreement with the home operator (and also provided the subscriber is current with his/her bills).

Roaming
A service offered by most cellular service providers that allows subscribers to use cellular service while traveling outside their home service area. When they are outside their home service area and come within range of another cellular system, the ROAM indicator on the cellular phone will light to show that they are in range.

Scratch Pad Memory An automatic memory features that allows entry of a number into the keypad during a conversation for recall after the conversation has ended.

Scroll Keys Allows user to scroll forward and backward through menu options and lists.

Seamless Power You can switch power sources while a call is in progress without losing the call.

See Through Flip™ Cover Lets you view incoming caller ID or message mail without opening cover of phone. Initiate and receive calls with cover closed or open.

Selectable Low Audio On multi-service phones you can hear calls through either the earpiece or the speaker in Group or Private mode.

Selectable System Registration This feature can help control costs by allowing the user to choose the optimum system for the roaming area. Eight choices are available (depending on model)

Prefer Home Type.
Prefer Alternate Type.
Home Type Only.
Non-wireline System (A) Only.
Wireline System (B) Only.
System ID Only.
5 Preferred System ID's.
5 Negative System ID's.


Service Level/Call Restriction
Service levels can be set to restrict call placement (such as when lending the unit to another person).

SMS (Short Message Service)
allows users to send plain text messages. This is ideal when verbal communication is not possible due to noise regulation or lack thereof (in meetings, concerts, etc.) The point of strength is the simplicity of use.

Signal Strength Meter/Dedicated Signal Strength Meter
The Signal Strength Meter is a visual indication of the relative strength of the cellular signal to help ensure that quality calls can be placed.

Silent Keypad
The phone can be set to silence the tones heard when pressing a key.

Silent Ringer
When this feature is activated the phone alerts an incoming call by flashing "CALL" in the display.

Silent Scratch Pad
The phone can be set to silence the tones heard when pressing a key.

Sleep Mode
Allows the user to conserve battery power when the phone is waiting for a call (network and subscription dependent feature -- not available in all areas).

Smart Button
One button that can be used to recall information from memory, place and end calls and toggle features on and off.

Smart (SIM) Card
A credit card-like device capable of storing and transferring information regarding the card's user to communications devices such as handheld and car phones, notebook computers, and personal digital assistants. This information could include how the user would like their phone calls handled, method of payment, and the user's personal number. On some phone models, you can copy this information to the phone's memory.

Speakerphone
Enables you to receive calls hands-free or conduct conference calls.

Standby Time
The time a battery can power a phone in the standby mode, ready to make or receive a call, without being used for an actual call. The longer a phone is in standby mode, the less standby time remains in the battery.

Standby Timeout
Reduces current draw on the unit to allow the user to leave the phone on.

Status Review
A review of all nonstandard settings that have been enabled.

Super Speed Dialing
The touch of one or two memory locations and the Send key provide safe and rapid call initiation.

Switch-Hook Operation
Handles call transferring, three-way calling, and other services the service provider may offer.

T9™ Text
Input Application that allows you to type messages with just one key press per letter on wireless phones. Much easier text input than traditional multi-tapping. Also called iTAP.

Talk Time
The total time a battery can power a phone for cellular calls. As the phone drains the battery during a call, the talk time left in the battery diminished until the phone is turned off or the battery is recharged.

TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access)
TDMA is a digital format that divides a sequence of conversations into packets of data according to time.

Theft Alarm
Phone can be activated to make a call to a preprogrammed number if the unit is not unlocked within a specified time.

Time and Date Stamp
Automatically displays the time and date of an incoming message.

Tone Dialing from Keypad
Allows calling of numbers requiring tone dialing, just like a conventional phone.

Tone Dialing from Memory
Allows storage and recalling of frequently used tone numbers.

Transceiver
A radio transmitter and receiver combined into a single unit.

Transportable/Carry Phone
General term given to cellular phones that are capable of three-watt output but can be used either as a portable unit or temporarily installed in a vehicle. Motorola's transportable phone is an excellent choice for people who need the power of a mobile phone combined with the flexibility of both in-vehicle and portable use.

Tri-Band
Wireless phone that operates on any of the three digital GSM frequencies-typically, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and 1900 MHz-to increase service coverage. (1800 MHz is a GSM digital network used in Europe. This frequency allows for global roaming, where roaming agreements are in place.)

Tri-Mode
Wireless phone that offers both dual-mode and dual-band capability to increase opportunities for obtaining cellular service. Dual-mode allows the phone to access digital and AMPS (analog) channels. Likewise, dual-band enables a phone to operate on two digital frequencies. For example, a dual-band phone could operate on both 800MHz CDMA and 1900MHz CDMA digital networks. This is a network and subscription dependent feature--not available in all areas.

TrueSync®
Software Allows your wireless phone or pager to exchange information (02) with a compatible computer, PDA or other wireless device. Using a data cable, you can transfer contact information from your phone to your desktop, laptop or handheld computer, and vice versa.

Turbo Dial™ Keys
Allows very rapid automatic dialing from memory.

Two Phone Number Capable
Allows registering for operation on two different systems with two separate numbers for travel convenience.

Two System Registration
Allows registering for operation on two different systems with two separate numbers for travel convenience.

UMTS/WCDMA (Universal Mobile Telecommunications Systems)
is the leading 3G technology choice of operators today, providing potential worldwide coverage and enabling economies of scale, global roaming, and a priority technology for software and applications developers.

Unanswered Call Indicator
When the phone is on it will alert and then keep track of calls not answered.

Vehicular Speaker Phone (VSP)
Hands-free operation that allows conversation to take place without using the handset. Enhances safety and convenience.

VibraCall™
Alert For situations where ringing may not be appropriate, or in noisy places where ringing may not be heard, the phone can be set for discreet vibration.

Voice Mail
A feature that allows you to capture voice messages.

Voice Mail Indicator
Your phone will indicate when you have received messages in your voice mail box.

Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
The technology for transmitting voice conversations over a data network using the Internet Protocol.

Voice Privacy
An added level of privacy available during digital conversations.

Volume Control
Adjusts volume levels (depending on model) for the earpiece, ringer, and speaker to personal preference.

Volume Meter
Easy review of the volume levels for the earpiece and ringer are displayed when either is adjusted.

VOX Operation
A battery-saving feature that allows the radio transmitter to operate only when talking is taking place.

W3C (World Wide Web Consortium)
The World Wide Web Consortium is the body responsible for the technical evolution of the web. The W3C is developing technology to allow web access from non-PC devices (e.g. thin wireless devices and TVs).

WAP (Wireless Application Protocol)
By working on top of standard data link protocols, WAP provides a complete set of specifications to support Internet protocols. Simply put, it's a special way of formatting content so that it can appear on small screens, like those on wireless phones or PDAs. WAP is becoming a global standard for developing and delivering Internet content to wireless devices.

Web Provisioning
The ability for customers to create and manage their Contacts and Talk Groups.

Wireless Application Protocol
See WAP

Wireless Markup Language
See WML

WML (Wireless Markup Language)
Open language that allows the text from Web pages to be displayed on wireless phones and handheld devices. WML is part of the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP). With a device that has a WML-compliant mini-browser , you can browse Internet and intranet sites written in HDML. (01)