Motorola SC-725 specifications Glossary

Glossary

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AC adapter An accessory device that allows you to power and/or charge your phone from a wall outlet. See page 18.

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 18.

air-timeThe 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 SC-725 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 91.

Auto Hyphen A feature that automatically inserts hyphens into displayed phone numbers for easier visibility. See page 93.

Automatic Redial When your cellular network cannot handle your call, this feature enables your phone to automatically redial with one button push. See page 31.

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Call Back number A phone number in an alphanumeric message, provided by the sender. See page 50.

Caller ID A network/subscription dependent service that allows you to view information on incoming calls before answering. See page 30.

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 SC-725 phone is equipped to handle CDMA digital voice transmission.

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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