Glossary - Samsung SGH-S308 User Manual

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.
Active Folder
Ability to answer a call simply by opening the
phone.
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.
CallerLine Identification Services
(Caller ID)
Services allowing subscribers to view or block
the telephone numbers of callers.
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GPRS (General Packet Radio Service)
New non-voice value-added service that allows
information to be sent and received across a
mobile telephone network. GPRS guaranties
continuous connection to the Internet for mobile
phone and computer users. It is based on the
Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM)
circuit-switched cellular phone connections and
the Short Message Service (SMS).
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.
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.
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