Glossary Of Terms - Panasonic A200 Operating Instructions Manual

Glossary of Terms

APN
CHAP
Copy
CSD
Cut
DTMF Tones
EMS
GPRS
GSM
MMS
Network
Operator
PAP
Password
Access Point Name. Directs the user to the gateway or
the required service.
Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol. A security
feature in the GPRS network.
Copies selected text from short text message without
removing it from the original message.
Circuit Switched Data. A communication method used to
transmit data over telephone connections.
Permanently removes selected text from short text
message.
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones allow you to
communicate with computerised phone systems, voice
mailboxes etc.
Enhanced Message Service. Upgraded feature of Text
Messages.
General Packet Radio Service. A GSM data transmission
technique that transmits and receives data in packets
rather than setting up a continuous channel. It makes
very efficient use of available radio spectrum and users
pay only for the volume of data sent and received.
Global System for Mobile Communications. The name
given to the advanced digital technology that your phone
uses.
Multimedia Messaging Service. Attach images and music
to text message.
The organisation responsible for operating a GSM
network.
Password Authentication Protocol. A security feature in
the GPRS network.
Used to control Call Bar. Supplied by your Service
Provider.
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