Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager 4.0 User Manual page 100

GSM 1800
Also known as DCS 1800 or PCN, this is a GSM digital
network working on a frequency of 1800 MHz. It is used
in Europe and Asia-Pacific.
GSM 1900
Also known as PCS. Refers to a GSM system running
in the 1900MHz band. Used in the USA and Canada.
HTML
HyperText Markup Language.
HTTP
HyperText Transfer Protocol.
ISDN
Integrated Services Digital Network. Can provide
circuit-switched data connections in multiples of
64 kbps.
ISP
Internet Service Provider.
kbps
Kilobits per second – rate of data flow.
LAN
Local Area Network.
ME
Mobile Equipment.
MO
Mobile Origination. For example, an SMS message sent
from a mobile terminal.
MMI
Man-Machine Interface.
MS
Mobile Station.
MT
Mobile Termination.
PC
Personal Computer.
92 Glossary
PCS
Personal Communications Services, often used
to describe GSM1900 networks.
PC Card
A card having physical and electrical characteristics
specified by PCMCIA providing extra functionality
when inserted into a laptop PC. Typical examples are
modems and network cards. Type refers to the thickness
of the card.
PCMCIA
Personal Computer Memory Card International
Association – defines specifications for PC Cards.
www.pcmcia.org.
PDF
Portable Document Format. A common format for the
electronic distribution of documents.
PDP
Packet Data Protocol.
Phone book
Memory in the SIM card where phone numbers can
be stored and accessed by name or position.
PSTN
Public Switched Telephone Network, for example ordinary
analogue phone line for speech and/or computer modem.
RADIUS
Remote Access Dial-In Service. Facility at the ISP
or corporation to manage remote data connections.
RAS
Remote Access Service.
RX
Receive
SC
Service Centre (for SMS).
Network operator
A company that provides services and subscriptions
to Sony Ericsson PC card users.