PUK (personal unblocking key)

A special extended password assigned to your SIM card. If you enter the wrong PIN more than the allowed number of times, your SIM is blocked and you must call your wireless service provider for the PUK. See Locking the SIM card.

PUK2 (personal unblocking key 2)

A special extended password assigned to your SIM card, specific to certain network features such as fixed dialing. If you enter the wrong PIN2 more than the allowed number of times, your SIM is blocked and you must call your wireless service provider for the PUK2. See Enabling fixed dialing.

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)

A security protocol that enables you to send personal information in a more secure manner over the Internet.

SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card

The smartcard, inserted into your smartphone, that contains your mobile account information, such as your phone number and the services to which you subscribe. You can also store addresses,

phone numbers, and SMS messages on the SIM card. See Inserting the SIM card and battery.

SMS (Short Messaging Service)

The service that exchanges short text messages almost instantly between mobile devices. Your smartphone can send and receive text messages while you are on a call. See Creating and sending a text message.

streaming

Technology that enables you to access media content—for example, watch video or listen to an audio program—directly from the Internet on your smartphone without needing to download and a save a file on your smartphone. See Viewing a video.

synchronization

The process in which information that is entered or updated on your smartphone, your computer, or a server is automatically updated in one of the other locations either wirelessly or by means of a cable connection. See Synchronizing information.

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