Toshiba 705T - Manual (Page 306)

Appendix 306
Glossary
Term Defi nition
3G/UMTS A third generation (3G) mobile communication system. UMTS is the 3G mobile communication system of Europe.
GSM A wireless system for digital handsets. GSM is the predominant system in Europe and Asia, and is the world’s most
widely used system.
GPRS A data transmission technique used for GSM mobile phone networks. It enables the high-speed transfer of data in the
form of packets.
USIM Card Use the handset with this card inserted. The card stores subscriber information such as your phone number and handset
data. You can also save Contacts list entries and other data to the card. When you replace your handset, use of the same
USIM card in the new handset enables you to continue using the data stored on the card.
USIM PIN A number required for using the USIM card with your handset. This number allows you to prevent others from using your
handset in the event that your handset is lost or stolen.
MMS A service that allows long text messages with picture, video and melody attachments to be exchanged.
SMS A service that allows short text messages to be exchanged between handsets.
WAP Push
Message The latest information sent automatically as a WAP Push message (server initiated rather than user requested) when you
have registered with an auto delivery service.
SSL A communication method for transmitting data in an encrypted form over the Internet. It enables data such as
information related to privacy and credit card numbers to be sent and received safely and protects against dangers on
the Internet such as eavesdropping, tampering and spoofi ng. SSL communication uses server certifi cates.