Mobile Phone Dictionary
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IMEI - (International Mobile Equipment Identifier) is a 15-digit number (composed of four parts) that uniquely identifies an individual wireless phone or communicator. The IMEI appears on the label located on the back of the phone. The IMEI is automatically transmitted by the phone when the network asks for it. A network operator might request the IMEI to determine if a device is in disrepair, stolen or to gather statistics on fraud or faults.
IMSI - (International Mobile Subscriber Identity). Unique number for every SIM, used with a key for authentication.
Incoming Call - A call placed by another party to your wireless phone. In virtually all current wireless phone service plans, the owner of the wireless phone pays for all calls, both incoming (calls from others) and outgoing (placed by you).
Insurance - Most mobile phones are worth considerably more than you pay for them due to the subsidy of the handset when purchased with an airtime agreement. If you mobile is damaged or stolen it can be very costly to get a replacement. Insurance covers you against such an occurrence.
Internet - The channel through which email and the web flows
Internet Capability - Refers to a wireless communication device that is capable of Internet functions such as e-mail (send, receive, forward or reply) and browsing the World Wide Web.
Internet Service Provider - (ISP) A company providing Internet access to users.
Java - With Java technology, phones can be enhanced by downloading life management tools, travel-related applications, information tools, and interactive games. When they are no longer needed, removing them is as simple as saving them. Enabled by Java technology, phone users can now not only decide what applications they want on their phones, but also the look and feel of them.
Jog Dial - A single multi-function dial which allows single thumb scrolling up and down through menus and selection of items (by pressing the dial inwards).
KBS - Kilobytes per second (1kbs = 1000 bps)
Keyguard - The keyguard feature provided on some mobile phones allows the user to disable the keys so that a number will not accidentally be dialled while the phone is in your pocket or purse.
It is essential to use this as it is very easy to dial emergency numbers by mistake, and the police are having serious problems with wasted time tracing accidental calls
Keypad - The push buttons on a mobile phone
LCD Screen - Liquid Crystal Display screens are the screens used by the majority of mobile phones and have low energy requirements that are generally easy to read. LCD screens are made by sealing a liquid compound between two pieces of glass and/or a filter. The screen has hundreds or thousands of dots that are charged or not charged which make them reflect or not reflect light to form letters, characters and numbers. Some LCD screens have an electroluminescent panel behind them and are termed "backlit."
Li-Ion - Refers to a type of battery, a Lithium-Ion battery, used to power wireless communication devices. Li-Ion batteries are lighter weight than earlier battery types, have a relatively long cycle life and generally do not suffer from memory effect.
Lock Code - A code that prevents a mobile phone from unauthorized use. It is programmed into the Numerical Assignment Module or NAM. A lock code is used in conjunction with the phone lock feature. When activated, the phone will lock after you switch your phone off and back on. Each time the phone is turned on, it will prompt you to enter a lock code before it will allow a call to be placed, or to access most of the phone's memory and menu features. Calls, such as emergency or other numbers programmed as unlocked phone numbers may be placed without entering a lock code.
Media Player - This is a small application installed on a mobile phone used for playing audio and video files.
Media Messaging - Media Messaging is also known as Picture Messaging and Multi Media Messaging (MMS). It is the ability to send and receive messages including photos, text, sounds, and images from Media Messaging capable mobile phones and the Internet to other Media Messaging capable mobile phones and e-mail accounts. Messages sent to recipients using mobiles that are not Media Messaging enabled will result in a text message being sent inviting them to access the message via a website.
Megabytes - (MB) A megabyte (1048576 bytes = 1MB), GPRS data usage is measured in megabytes (MB). One megabyte is a million bytes, or a thousand Kilobytes.
Megapixel - A measurement that is often used to describe the quality (or resolution) of the image captured by a digital camera. A megapixel (MP) represents one million individual picture elements - the dots that make up an image.
Memory - An area within a mobile phone used to store information, measured in bytes
Memory Effect - The life of a battery may be gradually shortened if it is recharged before it is completely discharged. Memory effect most commonly occurs with Nickel Cadmium batteries, is less of a problem with Nickel Hydride batteries and even less with Lithium Ion batteries.
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