Glossary Of Terms - Panasonic GSM900 Manual

Glossary of Terms

APN Access Point Name. Directs the user to the gateway or the required service.
Cut Permanently removes selected text from a short text message.
Copy Copies selected text from a short text message without removing it from the original message.
CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol. A security feature in the GPRS network.
CSD Circuit Switched Data. A communication method used to transmit data over telephone connections.
DTMF Tones Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones allow you to communicate with computerised phone systems, voice
mailboxes, etc.
GPRS General Packet Radio Service. The technology this phone uses.
GSM Global System for Mobile communications. The name given to the advanced digital technology that your
phone uses.
MMS Multimedia Messaging Service. An advanced mail system used for cellular phones. This service allows
sending/receiving text messages and attaching pictures, animation and sound to the same.
Network Operator The organization responsible for operating a GSM network.
PAP Password Authentication Protocol. A security feature in the GPRS network.
Password Used for the control of Call Barring. Supplied by your service provider.
PIN 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.
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