Samsung SGH-A308 - Manual (Page 70)

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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.
Active Flip
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.
DCS
Digital cellular network standard based on the GSM
network architecture. With the higher frequency range
(1800 MHz for DCS instead of 900 MHz for GSM), more
radio channels can be made available, thus allowing the
network to support more subscribers and traffic.
Dual Band
Ability to operate with both DCS (1800 MHz) and GSM
(900 MHz) networks. The phone automatically uses the
network with the strongest signal and even switches
networks during a call within the same operator’s
network.
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 (Caller ID)
Services 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.
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