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Glossary
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AC Wall Charger  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 acces-
sories such as an AC Wall Charger or cigarette lighter adapter. To learn more, see 
page 18.
air-time  The 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.
antenna  The device on your phone that sends and receives cellular signals. For tips on 
antenna use and efficiency, see page 10.
Automatic Answer When you activate this feature, your phone automatically answers 
after two rings. See page 67.
Automatic Redial  With this feature your phone will automatically redial for four 
minutes with one push of a button. See page 33.
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Caller ID  A network/subscription dependent service that allows you to see your caller’s num-
ber before answering. See page 78.
cellular carrier  One of the two 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.