Mobile
Understanding basic functions of a mobile device to communicate and access goods and services.
Guiding Questions
- Do I understand the basics about using my mobile device?
- Can I safely use a mobile device to shop, bank, or share information?
- Do I understand the difference between using cellular data and Wi-Fi?
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| app store | (n) online store where computer software can be purchased and downloaded |
| application (app) | (n) computer program that serves a specific purpose |
| cellular data | (n) used when your phone or device is not connected to Wi-Fi; it is transmitted using cell towers and allows you to access the internet |
| chatbot | (n) a computer program designed to chat with people and answer questions or help with tasks |
| cloud | (n) set of connected servers that allow for the storage and processing of information and data online |
| cloud storage | (n) an internet service that provides remote storage for data and files |
| data usage | (n) a measure of the uploads and downloads on a mobile device |
| default settings | (n) original software options set by the factory |
| device | (n) an object or machine made for a special purpose |
| digital wallet | (n) electronic data storage for a customer's e-money, credit card details, etc |
| eReader | (n) a mobile device for reading digital books and documents |
| FAQ | (n) frequently asked questions; a list of questions said to be frequently asked, and their answers |
| Internet | (n) a world-wide system of networked computers |
| keyboard shortcut | (n) A key or a combination of keys on the keyboard of a personal computer that activates a command |
| local storage | (n) files stored on a computer’s hard drive |
| mobile device | (n) an item of hand-held electronic equipment, especially a smartphone or tablet computer |
| notification | (n) a specific piece of information that appears temporarily on a device's screen, intended to inform or prompt a user to act |
| operating system | (n) the program in charge of all other software and programs on your computer |
| platform | (n) a particular type of computer, device, operating system, or software service |
| secure site | (n) a website that protects the visitors' information; secure websites have URLs that begin with "https" instead of "http" |
| settings | (n) options on a computer, device, or application that can be changed by the user |
| smartphone | (n) a phone that combines some functions of a computer and a phone into a small, mobile device |
| stylus | (n) a pen-like device for use with devices that have a touch screen |
| tablet | (n) a mobile and handheld computer, usually smaller than a laptop, that includes a touchscreen and virtual keyboard |
| touchpad or trackpad | (n) a flat surface which is sensitive to touch, used mostly in laptop computers to control an on-screen cursor |
| touchscreen | (n) a device that allows the user to interact with the computer by touching the display screen. |
| virtual keyboard | (n) a software component that allows a user to enter characters using the touch screen |
| Wi-Fi | (n) a network that allows computers, smartphones, and other devices to connect to the internet or communicate with one another wirelessly in an area |