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AC Adapter:
An accessory that provides power for the NavTalk Pilot while
charging the battery pack using a 120 VAC wall outlet.
Accessory Connector:
A socket on the bottom of the NavTalk Pilot where
you can attach accessories such as an AC adapter, trickle charger, DC adapter or a
data cable.
Air time (Talk-Time):
The amount of time you spend using a cellular
system, between the time you place a call and the end of that call.
Antenna:
The device on your NavTalk Pilot that sends and receives cellular
signals.
Cellular Carrier:
One of the two organizations in a geographic (cell) 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
your phone and charge its batteries from a car’s cigarette lighter. Often referred to
as a DC Adapter.
DTMF Tones:
See Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones.
Default:
A feature’s original setting as pre-programmed at the factory.
Defaulting to the original setting is the result of the product user’s decision not to
make any changes when options are offered.
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones:
The (DTMF) tones that your phone
transmits when a key on the keypad is pressed. They are used to access
automated calling systems, such as voice mail, paging services, banking-by-
phone, credit card access, etc.
Fringe Area:
The outermost range of a cellular system where cellular signals
are weak.
Function Keys:
Keys on the keypad, that when pressed, initiate a specific
function such as Speed Dial, Send. End, etc.
Appendix F
Cellular
Terminology
