Glossary - Nokia 9210 Communicator

Glossary

AT Commands

Operations of a fax modem can be controlled by AT commands. These
commands give the advanced user an opportunity to control all the features
of the modem. A list of common AT commands based on the ETSI 07.07
standard and supported by the Nokia 9210 Communicator is available on
the CD-ROM included in the sales package of your communicator.

Barring password

The barring password is a 4-digit code needed to change fax and voice call
barrings, see ‘To restrict voice calls’ on page 85. The password is not located
in your communicator or SIM card, but in the network. You obtain the
password from your network service provider when you subscribe to the call
barring service.

Cookies

Cookies are little pieces of information, given by the server to you, to store
information about your visits to a Web site. When you accept cookies, the
server is able to evaluate your use of the Web site; what you are interested
in, what you want to read, and so on.

DNS

Domain Name Service. An Internet service that translates domain names like
www.nokia.com into IP addresses like 192.100.124.195. Domain names are
easier to remember but this translation is needed because the Internet is
based on IP addresses.

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Domain name and Host name

The terms “domain name” and “host name” are sometimes, slightly
inaccurately, used as synonyms. In a full domain name, e.g.
www.forum.nokia.com, the first part of the name is the name of the host,
and the following parts are names of domains to which the host belongs.
Each host name corresponds to a certain IP address. Host names are used
because they are easier to remember than IP addresses.

DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency) Tones

The system used by touch-tone telephones. DTMF assigns a specific
frequency, or tone, to each key so that it can easily be identified by a
microprocessor. DTMF tones allow you to communicate with voice
mailboxes, computerised telephony systems, etc.

Gateway IP address

The address of a WAP gateway. (see: WAP gateway).

Hotspot

A World Wide Web (WWW) page may contain hotspots, such as selection
lists, text entry fields, and reset/submit buttons, which enable you to input
information into the WWW.

HSCSD

High-Speed Circuit-Switched Data is circuit-switched wireless data
transmission for mobile users at data rates up to 38.4 Kbps which is four
times faster than the standard data rates of the Global System for Mobile
(GSM) communication standard in 1999. HSCSD is comparable to the speed
of many computer modems that communicate with today's fixed telephone
networks.

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HTML (Hypertext Mark-up Language)

A language used to define the appearance and content of WWW documents.

HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)

A document transfer protocol used in the WWW.

HTTPS

HTTP over a secure connection. See Secure Socket Layer (SSL)

Hyperlink

A link on a WWW page that leads to another World Wide Web page or site,
or another place on the same page. Hyperlinks are usually underlined or
shown in a different color from the surrounding text. Hyperlinks can also be
pictures.

IAP (Internet Access Point)

The point where your communicator connects to the Internet by way of a
data call. An Internet access point can be provided, for example, by a
commercial Internet service provider (ISP) or by your own company.

Images, inline, external

Images within a retrieved WWW page are inline images. Larger images are
often placed as external images and have to be viewed separately.

IMAP4 (Internet Mail Access Protocol, version 4)

A protocol used for accessing your Remote mailbox.

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IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force

IETF are responsible for most of the Internet standardisation. Nokia 9210
Communicator is using many IETF specifications. In the callback settings,
one of the settings is specified by IETF whereas the other methods are
specified by Microsoft.

ISDN connections

ISDN connections are a way to establish a data call between the
Communicator and your Internet Access Point. ISDN connections are digital
from end to end and as such offer quicker set-up times and faster data rates
than Analog connections. In order to use ISDN, both your Internet service
provider and network provider have to support them.

Java

An object-oriented, general purpose programming language developed by
Sun Microsystems and originally designed for handheld devices.

Java is language similar to C++, but simplified to eliminate language
features that cause common programming errors.Compiled Java code can
run on most computers because Java interpreters and runtime environments
exist for most operating systems

Lock code

The lock code is a five-digit code needed to lock and unlock the
communicator. The lock code is also required when you change certain
settings. The predetermined default lock code is 12345. For security reasons,
it is imperative that you change the lock code. Keep it secret and in a safe
place, separate from the communicator.

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MCN (Micro-Cellular Network) technology

Microcells are used for increasing the capacity of wireless networks in urban
areas.

MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions)

A standard Internet format which permits including multiple mail objects in
a single message. The mail objects can be, for example, formatted multifont
text messages and non-textual elements, such as images and audio
fragments.

PIN (Personal Identity Number)

The PIN code protects your phone from unauthorised use. The PIN code is
supplied with the SIM card. If the PIN code request is selected, the code is
required each time the phone is switched on. The PIN code must be 4 to 8
digits long.

PIN2 Code

The PIN2 code is supplied with some SIM cards. The PIN2 code is required to
access certain functions supported by the SIM card. The length of the PIN2
code is 4 to 8 digits.

Plug-in

A plug-in is add-on software that can be downloaded from the WWW. The
communicator uses plug-ins to display a document that the WWW
application itself cannot show

POP3 (Post Office Protocol, version 3)

A common mail protocol that can be used for accessing the Remote mailbox.

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Point-to-point protocol (PPP)

A common networking software protocol which enables any computer with
a modem and a phone line to connect directly to the Internet.

Protocol

A formal set of rules that govern how data is transferred between two
devices.

Proxy

In some networks, the connection between the WWW and the site you want
to connect to is blocked by a firewall. The firewall protects the network from
unauthorised external access. A proxy is an intermediary program that
enables access through the firewall. A proxy can also serve as a network
cache to speed up the retrieving process.

PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) code

The PUK is an 8-digit code supplied with the SIM card. The code is required
when you want to change a disabled PIN code. If you enter an incorrect PUK
code ten times in succession, the SIM card is rejected and you cannot make
or receive any calls, except emergency calls. When the SIM is rejected, you
will need a new SIM card. You cannot change the PUK code. If you lose the
code, contact your network service provider.

PUK2 Code

The PUK2 code is supplied with some SIM cards. The code is required when
you want to change a disabled PIN2 code. If you enter an incorrect PUK2
code ten times in succession, you will not be able to access the functions

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which require the PIN2 code. To use these functions again, you will need to
obtain a new SIM card from your network service provider.You cannot
change the PUK2 code.

Roaming agreement

An agreement between two or more network service providers to enable the
users of one service provider to use the services of other service providers.

Secure Socket Layer (SSL)

A security protocol that prevents eavesdropping, tampering, or message
forgery over the Internet. Documents using SSL are identified with the prefix
HTTPS.

SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card

The SIM card contains all the information the cellular network needs to
identify the network user. The SIM card also contains security-related
information.

Simple Mail Transport Protocol (SMTP)

An Internet protocol governing the transfer of electronic mail.

TCP port

Identifies the data port of the destination computer.

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)

A protocol that governs data communication in the Internet and in the TCP/
IP networks.

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Template

In word processing a template or a style sheet is a file or form that defines
the layout of a document. A template may determine parameters like the
page size, margins, and fonts. You can use the same style sheet for many
documents. For example, you can define one style sheet for personal letters,
another for official letters, and a third for reports.

Transport Layer Security

A security protocol similar to SSL offering end-to-end encrypted and
authenticated connections. The server to which the connection is
established is authenticated by the use of certificates. Data transfers are
secured with encryption algorithms. The Nokia 9210 Communicator
supports TLS version 1. See also Secure Socket Layer (SSL)

URL (Uniform Resource Locator)

Link information required by the WWW to connect to a given WWW host
computer. The URL usually starts with http://. For example, the Nokia
Wireless Data Forum home page can be found at http://
www.forum.nokia.com. URLs are often referred to with phrases like “Home
page location,” “Site location,” “can be found at...”

Voice Mailbox

A voice mailbox is a network service or a personal answering machine where
people can leave you voice messages.

WAP

Wireless Application Protocol. The transport protocol for WAP services, used
by the WAP browser.

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WAP access point

An extension to an Internet access point (see: IAP), which provides
additional information that the WAP browser needs in order to be able to
connect to a WAP service.

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