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Glossary

digital signal	A signal composed of only two discrete values, representing the binary digits 0 and 1.
directory location	Nonvolatile memory that stores up to ten telephone numbers. Each directory location can
	have up to 40 characters entered.
DOC	Canadian Department of Communication.
download	A process that transfers modem firmware from a locally attached PC to a modem or
	allows the cloning of firmware from a local modem to a remote modem. Also, the
	process of moving data from a host computer to an attached computer.
DTE	The equipment (Data Terminal Equipment), such as a computer or terminal, that
	provides data in the form of digital signals.
edit area	A temporary work area used to view and change configuration options from the DCP
	without impacting modem operation. The edit area can be loaded from one of five
	configuration option areas, Active (Operating), Active (Saved), Customer 1, Customer 2,
	or Factory.
EIA	Electronic Industries Association. This organization provides standards for the data
	communications industry.
EIA-232-D	An Electronic Industries Association's standard defining the 25-position interface
	between data terminal equipment and data communications equipment.
EIA RS-366-A	An Electronic Industries Association's standard defining the 25-position interface
	between data terminal equipment and data communications automatic calling equipment.
EPROM	Erasable programmable read-only memory.
error control	An algorithm used to correct data transmission errors.
escape sequence	Default setting is +++. This sequence lets you switch your modem from Data mode to
	Command mode.
extended result codes	An asynchronous message (in either numbers or words) that includes VF data rate and
	error control information the modem sends to the DTE after executing or trying to
	execute a command.
fax modem	A modem capable of emulating some features of a fax machine. Working under the
	control of fax software, a fax modem can communicate with a fax machine or with
	another fax modem.
fax software	A program or system of programs installed on a computer that allow a fax modem to
	send and receive facsimile images.
FCC	Federal Communications Commission. Board of Commissioners that regulates all
	interstate and foreign electrical communication systems that originate from the United
	States.
full-duplex	Simultaneous, two-way communications.
function key	One of three keys on the DCP that allows you to select or increment an LCD entry.
	Function keys are labeled F1, F2, and F3.

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