Sony P910a - Manual (Page 192)

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HSCSD
High-Speed Circuit-Switched Data (HSCSD) is circuit-switched
wireless data transmission for mobile users at data rates of up to
64 kbps.
HTML
Hypertext Markup Language is the set of markup symbols or
codes inserted in a file intended for display on a World Wide
Web browser page. The markup tells the Web browser how to
display a Web page's words and images.
HTTP
HyperText Transfer Protocol. The communications protocol
used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web. Its primary
function is to establish a connection with a Web server and
transmit HTML pages to the client browser.
IMAP4
Internet Message Access Protocol (the latest version is IMAP4)
is a standard client/server protocol for accessing email from
your local server. The email is received and held for you by your
IMAP server. You (or your client email receiver) can view just
the heading and the sender of the letter and then decide whether
to download the mail.
IrDA
The Infrared Data Association is dedicated to developing
standards for wireless, infrared transmission systems between
devices. With IrDA ports, a device such as your P910a can
exchange data with other devices without a cable connection.
IrDA requires line-of-sight transmission.
ISDN
Integrated Services Digital Network. Communication protocol
offered by phone companies that permits phone networks to
carry data, voice, and other source traffic. Selecting ISDN for
CSD/HSCSD connections provides quicker call setup.
ISP
Internet Service Provider. An organization that provides access
to the Internet.
JFIF
JPEG File Interchange Format.
JPEG
Joint Photographic Experts Group, best known for the .JPG
format for still image compression.
MBM
Multiple Bit Map. Symbian OS bitmap format.
MeT
Mobile Electronic Transactions. An initiative founded by
Ericsson, Nokia and Motorola to establish a secure and
consistent framework for mobile transactions.