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Chapter 1 - Let's Communicate!
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- 1smart phonea phone offering advanced features, e.g. the ability to send emails, surf the internet
- 2Multifunctionalhaving the ability to do many different things using the same device
- 3Standby timeThe amount of time you can leave your phone on before it needs recharging.
- 4Talk timeThe amount of time you can talk on your phone.
- 5SMSShort Messaging Service – allows users to send and receive text messages entered using the phone’s keypad.
- 6MMSMulti Media Messaging – allows users to put a message together with pictures, video and/or sound along with text.
- 7Predictive textUsed when typing a text message – instead of having to press a key repeatedly (multi-tap) to get the letter you want, you press each key just once. For example, to spell ‘dog’ you would press keys 3, 6, 4 just once. This allows the user to type messages more quickly and with less effort.
- 8Built-in cameraA camera built into the phone, which allows you to take digital stills or video clips.
- 93GThird Generation – 3G phones give high-speed internet access. You can stream video and audio, which allows you to use video calling and view live content from the web.
- 10Video callingAllows you to stream live calls so you can speak to and see the person using the handset.
- 11HSDPAHigh Speed Downlink Packet Access, also known as super-fast 3G – widely regarded as the next big advance, which is set to overtake 3G.
- 12BluetoothUses radio signals (short-range wireless signals), enabling the user to send and receive data from devices in close proximity – usually within 50 metres.
- 13Hands-free deviceAllows you to talk without having to hold the phone in your hand – uses a cable with an earpiece and a microphone (usually built in).
- 14Music playbackYou can store music on the built-in memory of the phone and listen to it on the move.
- 15WiFiSimilar to Bluetooth, but the range and amount of data sent and received are greater. Allows you to use the Internet for free in WiFi hotspots.
- 16Mobile InternetSimilar to using the Internet on a computer – pages appear at a small size and/or with reduced graphics.
- 17Memory card slotAllows storage of multimedia on a memory card, so you can store more tracks, pictures and video clips on your phone and easily transfer them to other devices. Cards range in size from 1 MB to 8 GB plus.
- 18Dual-band, tri-band and quad-band phonesPhones are able to pick up different frequencies; the number of frequencies determines which countries you can use your phone in. Dual-band can pick up two different frequencies, tri-band three different frequencies and quad-band four.
Quad-band allows you to use your phone in five continents. - 19RoamingWhen you are abroad you may not have access to your mobile phone provider. The roaming feature allows you to use another mobile phone provider’s network so you can carry on making phone calls and sending texts.
- 20Locked phoneThe network provider locks the phone so that only their SIM card will work in the phone. This is a way of selling the phone and keeping the customer loyal to them.
- 21GPSGlobal Positioning System – calculates your position using satellites, and guides you to your destination.
- 22SD & SDHC cardsSecure Digital (SD) cards are one type of flash memory card which store up to 2GB of data. Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) cards are another type of flash memory card and they are ideal for video cameras because they can store up to 32GB of data.
- 23File formatThe particular code that a file is stored in. Different software and devices use different formats, which can cause problems if a device cannot decode the information.
- 24CompatibleThe ability of a device to communicate and share information with another device.
- 25User Interfacethe way in which a user interacts with a system such as a computer or mobile phone, e.g. keypad, screens, menu and icons.
- 26Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)Damage caused to the muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves or joints, usually because of repeating the same action.
- 27EtiquetteA set of rules that people try to abide by out of respect for other people around them.
- 28Public domainMaterials that are available for anyone to use for any purpose (not subject to copyright laws).
- 29Desktop computerA stationary computer, usually consisting of a tower and separate monitor. It is generally more powerful and has a larger storage capacity than a portable computer.
- 30Portable computerDesigned to allow the user to use the computer on the move, e.g. laptop, notebook, netbook and PDA
- 31SpecificationThe technical details of a device or system
- 32Primary storageBuilt-in storage designed to be directly accessed by the central processing unit (CPU).
- 33NetworkDevices connected together to allow the communication and exchange of data.
- 34Peripheralsexternal devices connected to a computer, e.g. printer, microphone.
- 35SoftwarePrograms that give instructions to a computer and which allow the user to carry out different tasks.
- 36Future proofingAnticipating future developments when you buy something in the hope that it will not go out of date quickly.
- 37Real-timeThe actual time during which something takes place without noticeable delays.
- 38EmoticonThe use of icons or text to portray mood or facial expression
- 39VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)The technology used to make telephone calls over the internet, usually at a cheaper cost.
- 40LatencyThe time delay between the moment something is initiated and the moment it becomes detectable.
- 41Internet Service Provider (ISP)A company that provides Internet access to its customers.
- 42SpamUnwanted or junk email sent to lots of recipients at the same time.
- 43ProtocolA set of rules used by computers to communicate with each other across a network.
- 44Personalised LearningLearning which is tailored towards the individual to allow them to make progress.
- 45CollaborativelyWorking together with other people.
- 46Information overloadHaving so much information available that the user feels overwhelmed and is unable to take any of it in, probably leading to stress.
- 47PlagiarismCopying someone else's work and presenting it as your own.
- 48VirusA program designed to cause other programs on a computer to malfunction or stop working altogether.
- 49FraudTricking someone for personal gain or to damage them.
- 50Peer-to-peer (P2P)Sharing files among groups of people who are logged on to a file-sharing network.
- 51HackerSomeone who gains unauthorised access to a computer in order to obtain data stored on it.
- 52Identity TheftA crime that involve someone pretending to be another person in order to steal money or obtain other benefits.
- 53e-commerceBuying and selling goods electronically, usually over the internet.
- 54GlobalisationThe increasing integration of economies and societies around the world, particularly through international trade.
- 55HardwareThe physical parts of a computer system, e.g. the CPU and the devices connected to it.
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