Glossary Of Terms - Panasonic EB-GD92 Series Operating Instructions Manual

Glossary of Terms

DTMF Tones
GSM
Home Country
Home Network
Network
Operator
Password
PIN
PIN2
PUK/PUK2
Registration
Roaming
Service Provider
SIM
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones allow you to
communicate with computerized phone systems, voice
mailboxes etc.
Global System for Mobile Communications. The name given
to the advanced digital technology that your phone uses.
The country where your home network operates.
The GSM network on which your subscription details are
held.
The organization responsible for operating a GSM network.
Used for the control of the Call Bar. Supplied by your
Service Provider.
Personal Identification Number used for SIM security.
Supplied by your Service Provider. If the PIN is entered
incorrectly 3 times, the PIN will be blocked.
Personal Identification Number used for the control of
Fixed Dial Store and Call Charge metering. Supplied by
your Service Provider. If the PIN2 is entered incorrectly 3
times, the PIN2 will be blocked.
PIN/PIN2 Unblocking Key. Used to unblock the PIN/PIN2.
Supplied by your Service Provider. If the PUK/PUK2 is
entered incorrectly 10 times, the PUK/PUK2 will be
blocked.
The act of locking on to a GSM network. This is usually
performed automatically by your phone.
The ability to use your phone on networks other than your
Home network.
The organization responsible for providing access to the
GSM network.
Subscriber Identity Module. A small smart-card which
stores unique subscriber and user-entered information
such as Phonebook and Short Messages. Supplied by your
Service Provider.
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