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Glossary
To help you understand the main technical terms and
abbreviations used in this booklet and take full
advantage of the features on your mobile phone, here
are a few definitions.
ALS (Alternate Line Service)
Capability of associating two alternate lines with one
SIM card. You can make and receive calls on either
line as required.
Call Barring
Ability to restrict outgoing and incoming calls.
Call Diverting
Ability to reroute calls to another number.
Call Holding
Ability to put one call on standby while answering or
making another call; you can then switch between
the two calls, as required.
Call Waiting
Ability to inform users that they have an incoming call
when engaged on another call.
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GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication)
International standard for cellular communication,
guaranteeing compatibility between the various
network operators. GSM covers most European
countries and many other parts of the world.
Line Identification Services
Service allowing subscribers to view or block the
telephone numbers of callers.
Multiparty Calling
Ability to establish a conference call involving up to
five additional parties.
Phone Password
Security code used to unlock the phone when you
have selected the option to lock it automatically each
time it switches on.
PIN (Personal Identification Number)
Security code that protects the phone/SIM card
against unauthorised use. The PIN is supplied by the
service provider with the SIM card. It may be a four
to eight-digit number and can be changed, as
required.
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