Call-in-Absence Indicator
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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.
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Call-in-Progress
Protection
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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.
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Call Alert
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Privately page an individual by sending an audible tone.
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Call Alert Stacking
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With Call Alert Stacking, you can either clear a Call Alert or save it to the queue
for later recall.
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Call Barring
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Allows you to set your phone to prohibit certain incoming or outgoing phone calls
(network and subscription dependent feature not available in all areas)
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Call Continuation
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Allow the user to go from UltraSaver™ accessory operation to battery operation
without ending the call.
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Call Forwarding
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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)
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Call Holding
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You can put callers on hold (network and subscription dependent feature not
available in all areas).
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Call Line Identifier
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Phone numbers with Calling Line ID information are displayed, so you can choose
which calls to answer.
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Call Timers
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Allows tracking of airtime usage to monitor phone expenses
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Caller ID
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A network/subscription dependent service that allows you to see your caller's
number before answering.
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Carry Phones
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see Transportable/Carry Phone.
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CDMA (Code Division
Multiple Access)
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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
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CDMA 1X
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(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
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Cell
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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.
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Cell Broadcast
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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).
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Cell Site or Base Station
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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.
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Cell Splitting
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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.
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Cellular Carrier
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One of the two competing companies in a given geographic area that owns and
operates a cellular system.
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Cellular Cassette
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An optional module for Satellite Series™ phones that is inserted into the phone
and gives it access to the local cellular system.
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Cellular Messaging Service
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This feature combines paging and voice mail into one convenient message center.
(Network and/or subscription dependent feature; not available in all areas).
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Cellular Service
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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.
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Cellular Service Provider
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A company affiliated with a cellular carrier that provides cellular service to its
customers.
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Cellular Signal
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The radio waves that carry information between your cellular phone and the
cellular system.
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Cellular System
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The cellular equipment in a given geographic area that relays signals to and from
individual cellular telephones and the landline telephone system.
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Cigarette Lighter Adapter
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An accessory device that allows you to power and/or charge your phone from a
car's cigarette lighter.
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Cigarette Lighter
Operation
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Allows you to power and/or charge your phone from a car's cigarette lighter.
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Clear Last Digit/Clear All
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To clear the entire number, press and hold Clear button. To clear the last digit,
press Clear button and release quickly.
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Clearing an Alert
For Push-toTalk
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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.
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Coil Cord
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The wire connector between a mobile handset and the mounting device or
between a transportable handset and the transceiver.
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Color-Coded
Status Messages
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Lights indicate In Use, Roam, No Service. Easy to see at a glance.
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Contact
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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.
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Contact List
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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.
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Control Head
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The part of a mobile phone that is within reach of the user. Also called the
handset.
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Control Head Mount
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Hardware to hold control head within user's reach.
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Cordless
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A term generally applied to radio technology in which a handset is used within a
restricted distance from its corresponding base station.
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Credit/Calling Card Dialing
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You can store credit or calling card access numbers in the phone's memory
separated by pauses for recall later.
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CTSN
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(Color Super Twist Nematic) a CSTN display provides a high-quality, sharp and
vivid color display for clear, easy viewing.
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