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Glossary of Terms
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Glossary of Terms
APN Access Point Name. Directs the user to the gateway or
the required service
Cut Permanently removes selected text from short text
message
Copy Copies selected text from short text message without
removing it from the original message
CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol. A secu-
rity feature for the GPRS network
DTMF Tones Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones allow you to commu-
nicate with computerised phone systems, voice
mailboxes etc.
EMS Enhanced Message Service. Upgraded feature of Text
Messages
GPRS General Packet Radio Service. A GSM data transmission
technique that transmits and receives data in packets
rather than setting up a continuous channel. It makes
very efficient use of available radio spectrum and users
pay only for the volume of data sent and received.
GSM Global System for Mobile Communications. The name
given to the advanced digital technology that your
phone uses
MMS Multimedia Messaging Service. Attach images and
music to text message
Network
Operator
The organization responsible for operating a GSM
network
PAP Password Authentication Protocol. A security feature
for the GPRS network
Password Used for the control of the Call Bar. Supplied by your
Service Provider
PIN Personal Identification Number used for SIM security.
Supplied by your Service Provider. If the PIN is entered
incorrectly 3 times, the PIN will be blocked
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