Basics of Text Messaging FAQsContributed by: CTIA-The Wireless Association Link: http://www.ctia.org/consumer_info/index.cfm/AID/10... Click the title to vote Provides answers to common questions asked about text messaging. |
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Mobile Devices - Online Safety TopicsContributed by: LMK Link: http://lmk.girlscouts.org/Online-Safety-Topics/Mob... Click the title to vote Mobile phones and gaming devices are for soooo much more than just talking or having fun -- let’s learn how we can use them safely too! |
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Eyenote App OverviewContributed by: U.S. Department of Treasury Link: http://www.eyenote.gov/ Click the title to vote The EyeNote™ application (app) was developed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) for the blind or visually impaired to use as a tool to increase accessibility to Federal Reserve Notes (U.S. paper currency). EyeNote™ is built for the Apple iOS to allow the user to scan a bank note and communicate its value back to the user. |
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Discover iPhone 4 One Year Later: Accessibility, Ergonomics, and Universal DesignContributed by: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Link: http://connectpro36216355.adobeconnect.com/p2qkuav... Click the title to vote See and hear demonstrations of iPhone 4 assistive technology, including VoiceOver, Zoom, Dragon Dictate, and much more. This is a recorded presentation from the TARGET Discovery series. |
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Cell Phone Safety TipsContributed by: ConnectSafely Link: http://www.connectsafely.org/Safety-Tips/cellphone... Click the title to vote Cellphones are increasingly full-blown handheld computers, and everything that can be done on the Web via computer – photo-sharing, Web browsing, game playing, tune-swapping, real-time text chat, and talking – can be done on a phone. Here are some basic ideas for keeping mobile phone use safe and constructive. |
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Tips to Prevent SextingContributed by: ConnectSafely Link: http://www.connectsafely.org/Safety-Tips/tips-to-p... Click the title to vote "Sexting" usually refers to teens sharing nude photos via cellphone, but it's happening on other devices and the Web too. The practice can have serious legal and psychological consequences, so - teens and adults - consider these tips! |
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Tips for GPS Location-SharingContributed by: ConnectSafely Link: http://www.connectsafely.org/Safety-Tips/gps-locat... Click the title to vote Most "smart phones" and even some regular cellphones allow you to run location-sharing software that uses the phone’s GPS capability to let friends and family know your exact location. This provides tips on how to be safe using this capability. |
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Cell Phone Safety TipsContributed by: WebWise Link: http://www.webwisekids.org/pdf/CellPhoneSafetyTips... Click the title to vote This list is provides parents and teens with cell phone safety tips. |
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Wireless & 911Contributed by: CTIA-The Wireless Association Link: http://www.ctia.org/consumer_info/index.cfm/AID/10... Click the title to vote Your wireless device is a fantastic safety tool that can help you in the direst of circumstances. Knowing how your device works and what the best way to reach out for help is can save your life and/or the lives of others. |
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Wireless World TravelContributed by: Federal Communications Commission Link: http://transition.fcc.gov/worldtravel/ Click the title to vote Serves as a unique resource for international travelers who want to use mobile phones abroad. |
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Understanding your Wireless Telephone BillContributed by: Federal Communications Commission Link: http://transition.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/unders... Click the title to vote A detailed description of some of the charges or line items that may appear on your traditional wireline telephone bill, your wireless telephone bill, or both. |
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Learn How to TextContributed by: CTIA-The Wireless Association Link: http://www.ctia.org/consumer_info/index.cfm/AID/10... Click the title to vote Text messaging is a way to communicate on your mobile phone by sending and receiving plain text messages. Other terms for text messaging include SMS (which stands for Short Message Service), texting, mobile messaging, wireless messaging, and short mail. |