Post by SandStorm on Jul 30, 2006 15:30:10 GMT
SMS
Short Message Service. A service that enables subscribers to send short text messages (usually about 160 characters) to and from mobile phones.
MMS
Multimedia Messaging Service. A further extension of SMS and EMS. MMS is designed to make use of newer and quicker mobile transmission methods such as GPRS, HSCSD, EDGE and UMTS, involving the attachment of multimedia extensions to messages, such as video and sound.
IMEI
International Mobile Equipment Identity. A unique serial number used on digital mobile phones.
Infared port (IrDA)
Allows cell phones, PDAs, and other devices to connect to each other for various purposes. Infrared is a wireless technology that uses a beam of invisible light to transmit information.
Bluetooth
A wireless personal area network (PAN) specification that connects phones, computers, appliances, etc. over short distances without wires by using low power radio frequencies.
Bluetooth allows you to leave your phone in your pocket, while talking on your phone with a Bluetooth headset - with no wires. You can also exchange contact or scheduling information with other Bluetooth-enabled phones nearby, or send such information to a nearby Bluetooth-enabled printer.
3G
3G Stands for 3rd-generation. Analog cellular phones were the first generation. Digital marked the second generation.
3G is loosely defined, but generally includes high data speeds, always-on data access, and greater voice capacity. The high data speeds are possibly the most prominent feature, and certainly the most hyped. They enable such advanced features as live, streaming video.
There are several different 3G technology standards. The most prevalent is UMTS, which is based on WCDMA. (WCDMA and UMTS are often used interchangeably.)
DVB-H
Digital Video Broadcasting for Handheld – A technical specification for transmitting broadcast services (Digital-Antenna-TV) to mobile devices.
FIRMWARE
Firmware is what your mobile phone's operating system is called. This is the basic software setup of the phone, where all functions, processes and applications are controlled and executed. It is comparable to the operating system of a computer.
FIRMWARE UPDATE
All upgrades and updates to your phone's operating system are called Firmware update. They enhance the performance of your mobile phone significantly and often provide new functions
GPRS
General Packet Radio Service is a means of transferring data wirelessly. Often used to access the internet via mobile devices.
HSDPA
High-Speed Downlink Packet Access is a mobile telephony protocol, which allows for downloads at the speed of up to 14.4 Mbit/s over the air.
NETWORK OPERATOR
This is the company where you receive network service from. Operators let you utilize their existing network and you have to pay for airtime, messages, and other services in return. Popular operators include Vodafone, T-Mobile, Cingular, O2, DoCoMo, Orange and many others.
OVER AIR OR "OVER-THE-AIR" (OTA)
In oppose to transferring data via a cable, they can also be transmitted wirelessly or over-the-air (via network operator). That way updates can be received straight to the mobile phone while on the go.
PROVIDER SETTINGS
The configurations to utilize all services (such as WAP, internet, MMS) offered by your network service provider. Each network operator has specific GPRS, WAP, MMS and SMS settings. You can download the individual configurations for your phone and your operator from our website or from your operator.
SOA (SERVICES OVER AIR)
SOA describes updates to your mobile phone wirelessly. This means that you can receive data packages for your phone while you are on the go.
UMTS\3G
Universal Mobile Telecommunication System for wireless data transfer at a speed of up to 1920 kbit/s, also called as 3G, that means 3rd Generation.
Symbian
Symbian is an operating system created specially for mobile devices. It`s 'open' which means 3rd party developers can develop apps/games for use with this platform (C++). Among others Symbian supports multi-tasking which gives the ability to smartphones utilizing Symbian OS to run more than one application at the same time. Symbian is able to use any UI (User interface, like Series60) using the same core operating system. Currently Symbian is the most popular Operating System used in most smartphones including SX1.
What is Series 60
Series 60 is a UI developed by Nokia built on 'top' of Symbian OS which controls its core functions etc. Currently Series 60 is the leading smartphone platform and its licenced by the most known mobile phone manufacturers in the world including Siemens, Sendo, Samsung and Nokia which ensures application compatibility between Series 60 phones made by these manufacturers. Due to its popularity, there are already lots of applications available for Series 60 phones and this is the reason why most manufacturers choose Series 60 over anything else
Java
Java is a programming language developed by Sun Microsystems in 1995. It lets users to develop games/applications and run them on a device with Java Virtual Machine installed, which executes the commands. Currently, there are 3 editions of Java: Standard, Micro and Enterprise each for different system types. Mobile phones use Java 2 ME (Micro Edition, a 'light' version of Java 2SE - Standard Edition), created specially for systems with low memory and slow CPUs. Java 2 Micro Edition consists of 2 elements: configurations and profiles. Configurations provide libraries and a Virtual Machine. Profiles are APIs (Application Program-ming Interface) built on top of configurations which provide the runtime envi-ronment. Also profiles manage the application, UI (user interface), Input/Output and Networking. The first java enabled phone is Siemens SL45i.
MIDP
MIDP stands for Mobile Information Device Profile. MIDP provides the core application functionality including the user interface, network connectivity, local data storage etc. The latest version of MIDP is v. 2.0 and it provides more functions like bluetooth support, .WAV audio in apps/games, video streaming, improved security and more. All x65 series phones support MIDP 2.0. A MIDP 2.0 update was also planned for Sx1 but cancelled later.
MIDlets
Applications/Games programmed for MIDP are called MIDlets. If your phone supports Java then you can download any application either via OTA (Over The Air which means via Wap) or copy it directly to your phone with a datacable. Note that on some mobiles you cannot copy a MIDlet directly to your phone. This restriction apply to low-end phones like C55, M50 etc.
Each MIDlet usually consists of 2 files. A .jad and a .jar file. The .jad file contains information about the MIDlet such as the author`s name and the place where the midlet can be downloaded. The .jar file is a compressed package of the game files (the game itself).
jar -> java archive
jad -> joint application design-development
AMR
Adaptive Multi-Rate. An audio coder/decoder.
WAV\WAVE
Waveform Audio. The WAV format is an uncompressed audio format, meaning that WAV files take up many times more disk space than more commonly web-used formats, such as MP3 and MIDI. Pronounced "wave", not "wahv".
MID \ MIDI
Musical Instrument Digital Interface, or MIDI, is an industry-standard protocol that defines each note precisely and concisely, allowing electronic musical instruments and computers to talk to each other. The MIDI standard was first proposed by Dave Smith in 1981 in a paper to the Audio Engineering Society and the MIDI Specification 1.0 was published in August 1983.
WAP Push
WAP Push, has been incorporated into the specification to allow WAP content to be pushed to the mobile handset with minimum user intervention. A WAP Push is basically a specially encoded message which includes a link to a WAP address. WAP Push is specified on top of WDP; as such, it can be delivered over any WDP-supported bearer, such as GPRS or SMS.
In most GSM networks, however, GPRS activation from the network is not generally supported, so WAP Push messages have to be delivered on top of the SMS bearer. On receiving a WAP Push, a WAP 1.2 or later enabled handset will automatically give the user the option to access the WAP content.
WAP
Wireless Application Protocol or WAP is an open international standard for applications that use wireless communication. Its principal application is to enable access to the internet from a mobile phone or PDA.
CB or CellBroadcast
Cell Broadcast (CB) messaging is a mobile technology feature defined by the ETSI’s GSM committee and is part of the GSM standard. It is also known as Short Message Service - Cell Broadcast (SMS-CB). Cell Broadcast is designed for simultaneous delivery of messages to multiple users in a specified area.
MPM
Mobile Phone Manager, this is one computer program developed by Siemens, that allow you to edit your phone adressbook, tones, wallpapers, and acess the phone memory like one removable storage device.
SDS
Siemens Data Suite, this is the same as MPM, but older. This software appeared with x55 series phones.
DES
Data Exchange Software.
This software function is simply to allow you acess the phone memory on your computer, like one removable device.
FFS- Flash File System
It englobe the phone memory were are stored the tones, wallpapers, etc, and also the hidden disks were the flexmenu is stored, or example on x65 and x75 series.
SP Lock
Also knew as Service Prodiver lock. This lock is used by network providers to have the phones locked to only one network, and sim cards from other networks won't work.
Short Message Service. A service that enables subscribers to send short text messages (usually about 160 characters) to and from mobile phones.
MMS
Multimedia Messaging Service. A further extension of SMS and EMS. MMS is designed to make use of newer and quicker mobile transmission methods such as GPRS, HSCSD, EDGE and UMTS, involving the attachment of multimedia extensions to messages, such as video and sound.
IMEI
International Mobile Equipment Identity. A unique serial number used on digital mobile phones.
Infared port (IrDA)
Allows cell phones, PDAs, and other devices to connect to each other for various purposes. Infrared is a wireless technology that uses a beam of invisible light to transmit information.
Bluetooth
A wireless personal area network (PAN) specification that connects phones, computers, appliances, etc. over short distances without wires by using low power radio frequencies.
Bluetooth allows you to leave your phone in your pocket, while talking on your phone with a Bluetooth headset - with no wires. You can also exchange contact or scheduling information with other Bluetooth-enabled phones nearby, or send such information to a nearby Bluetooth-enabled printer.
3G
3G Stands for 3rd-generation. Analog cellular phones were the first generation. Digital marked the second generation.
3G is loosely defined, but generally includes high data speeds, always-on data access, and greater voice capacity. The high data speeds are possibly the most prominent feature, and certainly the most hyped. They enable such advanced features as live, streaming video.
There are several different 3G technology standards. The most prevalent is UMTS, which is based on WCDMA. (WCDMA and UMTS are often used interchangeably.)
DVB-H
Digital Video Broadcasting for Handheld – A technical specification for transmitting broadcast services (Digital-Antenna-TV) to mobile devices.
FIRMWARE
Firmware is what your mobile phone's operating system is called. This is the basic software setup of the phone, where all functions, processes and applications are controlled and executed. It is comparable to the operating system of a computer.
FIRMWARE UPDATE
All upgrades and updates to your phone's operating system are called Firmware update. They enhance the performance of your mobile phone significantly and often provide new functions
GPRS
General Packet Radio Service is a means of transferring data wirelessly. Often used to access the internet via mobile devices.
HSDPA
High-Speed Downlink Packet Access is a mobile telephony protocol, which allows for downloads at the speed of up to 14.4 Mbit/s over the air.
NETWORK OPERATOR
This is the company where you receive network service from. Operators let you utilize their existing network and you have to pay for airtime, messages, and other services in return. Popular operators include Vodafone, T-Mobile, Cingular, O2, DoCoMo, Orange and many others.
OVER AIR OR "OVER-THE-AIR" (OTA)
In oppose to transferring data via a cable, they can also be transmitted wirelessly or over-the-air (via network operator). That way updates can be received straight to the mobile phone while on the go.
PROVIDER SETTINGS
The configurations to utilize all services (such as WAP, internet, MMS) offered by your network service provider. Each network operator has specific GPRS, WAP, MMS and SMS settings. You can download the individual configurations for your phone and your operator from our website or from your operator.
SOA (SERVICES OVER AIR)
SOA describes updates to your mobile phone wirelessly. This means that you can receive data packages for your phone while you are on the go.
UMTS\3G
Universal Mobile Telecommunication System for wireless data transfer at a speed of up to 1920 kbit/s, also called as 3G, that means 3rd Generation.
Symbian
Symbian is an operating system created specially for mobile devices. It`s 'open' which means 3rd party developers can develop apps/games for use with this platform (C++). Among others Symbian supports multi-tasking which gives the ability to smartphones utilizing Symbian OS to run more than one application at the same time. Symbian is able to use any UI (User interface, like Series60) using the same core operating system. Currently Symbian is the most popular Operating System used in most smartphones including SX1.
What is Series 60
Series 60 is a UI developed by Nokia built on 'top' of Symbian OS which controls its core functions etc. Currently Series 60 is the leading smartphone platform and its licenced by the most known mobile phone manufacturers in the world including Siemens, Sendo, Samsung and Nokia which ensures application compatibility between Series 60 phones made by these manufacturers. Due to its popularity, there are already lots of applications available for Series 60 phones and this is the reason why most manufacturers choose Series 60 over anything else
Java
Java is a programming language developed by Sun Microsystems in 1995. It lets users to develop games/applications and run them on a device with Java Virtual Machine installed, which executes the commands. Currently, there are 3 editions of Java: Standard, Micro and Enterprise each for different system types. Mobile phones use Java 2 ME (Micro Edition, a 'light' version of Java 2SE - Standard Edition), created specially for systems with low memory and slow CPUs. Java 2 Micro Edition consists of 2 elements: configurations and profiles. Configurations provide libraries and a Virtual Machine. Profiles are APIs (Application Program-ming Interface) built on top of configurations which provide the runtime envi-ronment. Also profiles manage the application, UI (user interface), Input/Output and Networking. The first java enabled phone is Siemens SL45i.
MIDP
MIDP stands for Mobile Information Device Profile. MIDP provides the core application functionality including the user interface, network connectivity, local data storage etc. The latest version of MIDP is v. 2.0 and it provides more functions like bluetooth support, .WAV audio in apps/games, video streaming, improved security and more. All x65 series phones support MIDP 2.0. A MIDP 2.0 update was also planned for Sx1 but cancelled later.
MIDlets
Applications/Games programmed for MIDP are called MIDlets. If your phone supports Java then you can download any application either via OTA (Over The Air which means via Wap) or copy it directly to your phone with a datacable. Note that on some mobiles you cannot copy a MIDlet directly to your phone. This restriction apply to low-end phones like C55, M50 etc.
Each MIDlet usually consists of 2 files. A .jad and a .jar file. The .jad file contains information about the MIDlet such as the author`s name and the place where the midlet can be downloaded. The .jar file is a compressed package of the game files (the game itself).
jar -> java archive
jad -> joint application design-development
AMR
Adaptive Multi-Rate. An audio coder/decoder.
WAV\WAVE
Waveform Audio. The WAV format is an uncompressed audio format, meaning that WAV files take up many times more disk space than more commonly web-used formats, such as MP3 and MIDI. Pronounced "wave", not "wahv".
MID \ MIDI
Musical Instrument Digital Interface, or MIDI, is an industry-standard protocol that defines each note precisely and concisely, allowing electronic musical instruments and computers to talk to each other. The MIDI standard was first proposed by Dave Smith in 1981 in a paper to the Audio Engineering Society and the MIDI Specification 1.0 was published in August 1983.
WAP Push
WAP Push, has been incorporated into the specification to allow WAP content to be pushed to the mobile handset with minimum user intervention. A WAP Push is basically a specially encoded message which includes a link to a WAP address. WAP Push is specified on top of WDP; as such, it can be delivered over any WDP-supported bearer, such as GPRS or SMS.
In most GSM networks, however, GPRS activation from the network is not generally supported, so WAP Push messages have to be delivered on top of the SMS bearer. On receiving a WAP Push, a WAP 1.2 or later enabled handset will automatically give the user the option to access the WAP content.
WAP
Wireless Application Protocol or WAP is an open international standard for applications that use wireless communication. Its principal application is to enable access to the internet from a mobile phone or PDA.
CB or CellBroadcast
Cell Broadcast (CB) messaging is a mobile technology feature defined by the ETSI’s GSM committee and is part of the GSM standard. It is also known as Short Message Service - Cell Broadcast (SMS-CB). Cell Broadcast is designed for simultaneous delivery of messages to multiple users in a specified area.
MPM
Mobile Phone Manager, this is one computer program developed by Siemens, that allow you to edit your phone adressbook, tones, wallpapers, and acess the phone memory like one removable storage device.
SDS
Siemens Data Suite, this is the same as MPM, but older. This software appeared with x55 series phones.
DES
Data Exchange Software.
This software function is simply to allow you acess the phone memory on your computer, like one removable device.
FFS- Flash File System
It englobe the phone memory were are stored the tones, wallpapers, etc, and also the hidden disks were the flexmenu is stored, or example on x65 and x75 series.
SP Lock
Also knew as Service Prodiver lock. This lock is used by network providers to have the phones locked to only one network, and sim cards from other networks won't work.