Pantech PG-3500 manual Glossary, Ability to restrict outgoing and incoming calls

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 re-route 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 unauthorised 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.

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