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S
SID See System Identification.
Scratchpad A memory feature that automatically remembers the most recent
number entered into the keypad.
Scratchpad tones The tones that your telephone transmits when you press a key
on the keypad. These tones are used to access automated calling systems such as
Voice Mail, paging services, banking-by-phone, etc. These tones will also be heard
by the party on the other line if you use the Scratchpad while a call is in progress.
Synonymous with Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones.
scroll To move backward or forward through a list; for example: to move backward
or forward through the menu system or the name directory using either the side
keys or the and keys.
security code A six-digit code used to access sensitive features in the Secure
Options sub-menu of the Lock/Security menu.
signal See cellular signal.
Smart Button The middle key on the side of your phone used to access the Phone
Book’s name directory, send calls, end calls, enter the menu system, select features,
and toggle features ON and OFF.
Speed Dial To use this feature, enter the two-digit location of your number, 01-99,
then press and hold Smart Button or press and the call is placed.
standby-time The amount of time that your phone is left ON to receive calls.
status indicator See indicator.
sub-menu A secondary level of your phone’s menu system hierarchy.
System Identification A five-digit number that identifies your home cellular
system. An even number indicates a wireline system and an odd number indicates
a non-wireline system. See also system type.
system mode A setting that determines the system type that your cellular phone
will access.
system type A designation that indicates one of the two competing cellular carriers
in a given geographic area. The non-wireline carrier operates on the “A” block
Glossary
telephone number and a name. Each of the Phone Book’s 99 memory locations
(numbered 01-99) can hold up to 32 digits and 14 letters.
modem An electronic device that allows a computer to send and receive data
through a telephone line.
N
NAMPS (Narrow-Band AMPS) A high-capacity cellular technology, available in
some areas, that operates on 2,412 channels. See also AMPS.
name directory An alphabetical list of the names and telephone numbers you
have stored into your phone’s internal Phone Book.
Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) A battery technology used in personal cellular
telephone batteries.
non-home type system A system type different from your home system. See also
home type system, and system type.
non-wireline See system type.
Number Character A special character used in a calling card sequence to save a
place for the telephone number you will call when you use your calling card.
P
PIN See Personal Identification Number.
pause A special character that tells your phone to “pause” or wait for your input
before sending a group of numbers stored in memory.
Personal Identification Number (PIN) A private numeric “password”
that allows you to access some cellular systems or automated systems such
as telephone banking, while preventing unauthorized use.
prompt A message requesting input.
R
roam To use a cellular system outside of your home system, usually when you
travel beyond the range of your home system.
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