Nokia 3588i

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Basic Information
Technology: CDMA 850/1900
Talk time: 180 minutes
Standby time: 200 hours
Size: 3.86H x 2.08W x 0.57D inches
Weight: 3.49 oz

Basic Features

• Network technology
  
• Referes to the kind of network technology used. Three major technologies are used today - TDMA, CDMA and GSM.
  CDMA
  Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life.
  
• CDMA: 800 / 1900
  
• AMPS
  
• Advanced mobile phone standard. Analogue standard used widely in North America.
  AMPS: 800
  Dimensions
  Phone's dimensions
  
• Dimensions 4.7" x 2.0" x 0.9" (117 x 49 x 24mm)
  Weight
  Phone's weight
  Weight 4.1 oz (116 g)

  Basic Features

  
  

• Display
  Display
  Phone's main display
  
• Color
  Type
  Refers to the type of the color displays. There are five major types: LCD, TFT, TFD, STN and OLED
  Type: LCD
  Size
  
• Refers to the width and the height of the display
  Size: 96 x 65 pixels
  Colors
  Shows the number of colors that the display supports
  
• Colors: 4096
  Battery
  Battery
  Contains all info about phone Battery
  Type
  
• Refers to the battery type. Three major battery typesare used: Li-Ion, Li-Polymer, Ni-MH
  Type: Li - Ion
  Capacity
  Shows the battery capacity in mAh
  Capacity: 1000 mAh
  Stand-by time
  maximum Stand-by time in hours
  Stand-by time: 168 h
  
• Talk time
  Maximum talk time in hours
  Talk time: 2.80 h
  Design
  Design
  Phone design type
  Bar
  Antenna
  
• Antenna
  Antenna type
  Retractable
  Features: and Internal antenna
  FCC approval
  FCC approval
  
• The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.
  ID
  Gives the link to the FCC ID number of the particular phone
  ID: QMNRH-44
  Date Approved
  Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal
• Communications Commission
  Date Approved: May 11, 2003
  Extended Features
  Data
  Data
  CDMA2000 1xRTT
  
• Features
  Shows any special features of the particular phone's data
  Features: Internal wireless modem
  Games
  Many headsets have built-in games for entertainment. Some newer implementations even use vibration alerts for feedback.
  Games Sky Diver, Bowling, Air Glide
  GPS
  Global Positioning System. A system of satellites, computers, and receivers that is able to determine the latitude and longitude of a receiver on Earth
• by calculating the time difference for signals from different satellites to reach the receiver. The GPS (Global Positioning System) is a "constellation" of 24 well-spaced satellites that orbit the Earth and make it possible for people with ground receivers to pinpoint their geographic location. The location accuracy is anywhere from 100 to 10 meters for most equipment. Accuracy can be pinpointed to within one (1) meter with special military-approved equipment. GPS equipment is widely used in science and has now become sufficiently low-cost so that almost anyone can
  Own a GPS
• receiver. The GPS is owned and operated by the U.S. Department of Defense but is available for general use around the world.
  GPS Yes
  Internet Browsing
  Internet Browsing
  Capability to access special Internet sites using the mobile phone
  
• Openwave 4.1 Browser
  JAVA
  JAVA
  J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular
• phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.
  
• Yes
  Messaging
  Messaging
  Shows what type of messages can be sent by the particular phone
  Text Send / Receive
  
• Text message, also called SMS (Short Message Service) is a short text messages, which can be sent and receieved by the particular phone
  Text Send / Receive: Yes
  Templates
  Pre-set text that can be used to quickly send common messages without typing the message itself
  
• Templates: Yes
  Multiple Languages
  Capability to display menues in more then one language.
  Multiple Languages English, French, Spanish
  
• Computer Synchronization
  The phone's ability to synchronize its data with a computer application. The Synchronization involves the transfer of data from one device to a computer
• or vice versa.
  Computer Synchronization Yes
  Personalization
  Personalization
  Shows what can be customized about the phone.
  Faceplates
  A cover that fits around the pushbuttons of a phone. Many wireless phone models offer changeable, colored faceplates
  
• Faceplates: Xpress-on™ color covers
  Graphics/Pictures
  Capability to set custom graphics to appear on the phone's display.
  
• Graphics/Pictures: Yes
  
• Ringtones
  The audible alert that the phone emits to notify you of an incomming phone call. All contemporary phones supoprt mupltiple ringtones, some have built-in ringtone composers and some can download ringtones from other phones or the internet
  Ringtones: Yes
  
• Phone Book
  Phone Book
  An alphabetical list of names and corresponding telephone numbers
  Capacity
  Shows how many phone numbers can be entered into the phonebook
  Capacity: 500
  Multiple Numbers Per Contact
  
• Capability to store more then just a phone number for any contact. Usually you can save also the person's email address, work number, address etc
  Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Yes
  Picture ID
  
• Capability to associate pictures with phonebooks entries. Usually the picture is displayed instead of just the name of the person calling you.
  Picture ID: Yes
  PIM Functionality
  PIM Functionality
  Personal Information Managers - a type of software application that allows the user to input various type of textual and graphics information and link
• them in a useful way. Usually a PIM consists of a calculator, reminders, To Do lists, Calendar.
  Alarm
  Shows that the phone has an alarm, which can be set to go off
  Alarm: Yes with snooze
  Calendar
  
• Capability to store scheduling and event information in the phone. Some phones also offer the ability to sound an alert or vibrate to remind of upcoming events
  Calendar: up to 100 entries
  Calculator
  Shows that the phone sports calculator
  
• Calculator: Yes
  Polyphonic Rings
  Polyphonic Rings
  Old-style ringtones play one musical note at a time, whereas polyphonic
• ringtones play multiple notes, creating a fuller, richer and more realistic sound. At the same time, polyphonic ringer phones usually play multiple instruments and are equipped with better-sounding speakers.
  Voices
  Shows how many different number of simultaneous instruments (chords) the particular phone supports
  Voices: 40
  MIDI
  Predictive Text Input
  Predictive Text Input
  Predictive Text Input is a intelligent software that make typing words easier on a mobile phone keypads. It uses a built in dictionaries. You press
• the numbers that carry the characters that you want to type only once, and the software tries to guess what word you are attempting to type.
  Type
  Shows the type of the Predictive Text Input. The major types available are T9, iTAP and eZiText
  Type: T9
  
• Soft Keys
  Soft Keys
  A multi-function key that uses part of the display to identify its function at any moment
  2
  TTY/TDD
  Special feature enabling deaf/hard of hearing or speech individuals to communicate with hearing individuals.
  TTY/TDD Yes
  USB
  Universal Serial Bus - is a plug-and-play interface for connection a computer and add-on devices such as joysticks, keyboards, wireless phones,
• scanner, cameras etc. USB supports hot-swap (ability to add a new device without having to reboot the computer). USB supports data speed of 12
• megabits per second.
  USB Yes
  Vibration Alert
  Capability to vibrate when receiving calls
  Vibration Alert Yes
  Voice
  
• Voice
  Capability of receiving / saving voice command, notes
  Commands
  Facility offered by a few handsets enabling calls to be made by using voice commands rather than pressing the numbers. The memory can be programmed to store and identify names spoken into the handset and call numbers associated with them
  
• Commands: for 8 menu items
  Dialing
  Facility offered by a few handsets enabling calls to be made by saying the
• name of the person you wish to call.
  Dialing: 25 entries
  Recording
  The ability to store short notes(memos) in the memory of your phone.
  Recording: 1 minute
  Wireless Data Technical Support

  Supported or Optional Features

  • Bluetooth
  • Mobile Web 2.0
  • Picture Messaging
  • Speakerphone

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WHAT'S IN THE BOX

• Nokia 3588i Phone
• Lilon Battery
• Battery Door
• Travel Charger
• Screen Cleaner
• Nokia 3588i User Manual

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