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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 of your mobile phone, here are a few
definitions.
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 while
engaged on another call.
CLI (Caller Line Identification) Services
Services allowing subscribers to view or block the telephone
numbers of callers.
EMS (Enhanced Message Service)
Network service sending and receiving messages that
include images, sounds and animations to and from another
user without having to speak to the correspondent.
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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 guarantees continuous connection to the Internet for
mobile phone and computer users. It is based on the Global
System for Mobile Communication (GSM) circuit-switched
mobile phone connections and the Short Message Service
(SMS).
GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication)
International standard for mobile phone 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.
PIN (Personal Identification Number)
Security code that protects the phone/SIM against
unauthorized 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.
PUK (PIN Unblocking Key)
Security code used to unlock the phone when an incorrect
PIN has been entered three times in succession. The eight-
digit number is supplied by the service provider with the SIM
card.
Roaming
Use of your phone when you are outside your home area
(when traveling for example).
SIM (Subscriber Identification Module)
Card containing a chip with all the information required to
operate the phone (network and memory information, as
well as the subscriber's personal data).
The SIM card fits into a small slot on the back of the phone
and is protected by the battery.
SMS (Short Message Service)
Network service sending and receiving messages to and
from another subscriber without having to speak to the
correspondent. The message created or received can be
displayed, received, edited or sent.
Glossary
Soft Keys
Two keys marked on the phone, that:
vary according to the function that you are currently using
are indicated on the bottom line of the display just above
the corresponding key
Voice Mail
Computerized answering service that automatically answers
your calls when you are not available, plays a greeting
(optionally in your own voice) and records a message.
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