Samsung SGH-E700A manual EMS Enhanced Message Service, Gprs General Packet Radio Service, Roaming

Glossary

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.

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 guaranties continuous connection to the Internet for mobile phone and computer users. It is based on the Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) circuit-switched cellular phone connections and the Short Message Service (SMS).

GSM (Global System for Mobile

Communication)

International standard for cellular communication, guaranteeing compatibility between the various network operators. GSM covers most European countries and many other parts of the world.

IrDA (Infrared Data Association)

A standard defined by the IrDA consortium. It specifies a way to wirelessly transfer data via infrared radiation. The IrDA specifications include standards for both the physical devices and the protocols they use to communicate with each other.

Glossary

MMS (Multimedia Message Service)

A message service for the mobile environment, standardized by the WAP Forum and the 3rd Generation Partnership Program (3GPP). For phone users, MMS is similar to Short Message Service (SMS)-it provides automatic, immediate delivery of user-created content from phone to phone. The message addressing used is primarily phone numbers, thus the traffic goes from phone to phone. MMS also provides support for e-mail addressing, so that messages can also be sent by e-mail. In addition to the text content of SMS, MMS messages can contain still images, voice or audio clips, and later also video clips and presentation information.

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.

Roaming

Use of your phone when you are outside your home area (when travelling for example).

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