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PIN Personal Identification Number, PUK PIN Unblocking Key, Roaming, SIM Subscriber Identification

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Glossary 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). SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) Card containing a chip with all the information required to operate the phone (network and memory information, as well as the subscriber's personal data). The SIM card fits into a small slot on the back of the phone and is protected by the battery. SMS (Short Message Service) Network service sending and receiving messages to and from another subscriber without having to speak to the correspondent. The message created or received can be displayed, received, edited or sent. 148 Glossary Soft Keys Two keys marked and purpose of which: on the phone, the • varies according to the function that you are currently using • is indicated on the bottom line of the display just above the corresponding key Voice Mail Computerised answering service that automatically answers your calls when you are not available, plays a greeting (optionally in your own voice) and records a message. 149

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Glossary
148
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).
SIM (Subscriber Identification Module)
Card containing a chip with all the information
required to operate the phone (network and
memory information, as well as the subscriber’s
personal data). The SIM card fits into a small slot
on the back of the phone and is protected by the
battery.
SMS (Short Message Service)
Network service sending and receiving messages to
and from another subscriber without having to
speak to the correspondent. The message created
or received can be displayed, received, edited or
sent.
Glossary
149
Soft Keys
Two keys marked
and
on the phone, the
purpose of which:
•
varies according to the function that you are
currently using
•
is indicated on the bottom line of the display just
above the corresponding key
Voice Mail
Computerised answering service that automatically
answers your calls when you are not available,
plays a greeting (optionally in your own voice) and
records a message.