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ECM

(Error Correction Mode: )
An ITU-T approved feature for Group 3 facsimile machines. ECM trans-
mission sends the document image data in segments and retransmits
segments that the remote machine receives incorrectly.
“EC” described on the Activity Report shows that the communication was
processed using ECM.

G3

A facsimile communication system standardized by the advisory commit-
tee for International Telecommunications (CCITT, now the ITU-T).

MIME

Mime is an abbreviation of Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension.
It is a specification that identifies data received by mail. MIME type indi-
cates data types.

POP3

POP3 is an abbreviation of Post Office Protocol Version 3, a protocol
used for receiving mail.
It is a commonly used communications protocol (an agreement governing
the way data is transmitted).
It provides a private mailbox in the provider mail server that receives mes-
sages when a connection is made. POP3 is a receive only function, while
the corresponding function for sending mail is SMTP.

SMTP

SMTP stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol.
A communications protocol (an agreement governing the way data is
transmitted) commonly used for sending and receiving mail.

Super G3 (SG3)

A G3 communication system conforming to ITU V.34. This system offers
higher transmission speed (33.6 kbps) than the normal G3 mode.

Remote terminal

A terminal with which you want to communicate. This is a general term for
terminals such as telephones, facsimile machines and personal comput-
ers, etc.

Recipient

The person or terminal you send a document to. “Dialing” indicates the
operation of entering a recipient’s telephone number.
In relation to Internet Fax (iFAX) it refers to the mail address of a remote
terminal.

Auto Clear

The machine goes to the standby mode, if paused for a specified time.

Internet Fax (iFAX)

Unlike a regular fax machine, Internet Fax uses corporate networks or the
Internet to send or receive mail (TIFF attachments).

Internet

A worldwide communications network that combine miscellaneous net-
works.

Alias

Another name for a mail address. For example, instead of entering the
mail address [email protected] you can use [email protected]
(alias) to reach the same location.

Optional accessory

Optional accessories can be purchased and added to a standard model
for increased functionality.

Off-hook dialing

Dialing with the handset off hook

On-hook dialing

Dialing with the handset on the cradle

Display (or screen)

The screen of the Touch Panel Display. It provides user information and
instructions.