Glossary - Philips Xenium User Manual

Glossary

DTMF
EFR
FDN
GSM
GSM 900
GSM 1800
Home network
Home Zone
Idle screen
Local network
Multi-call
PIN code
PIN2 code
Public Names
PUK code
PUK2 code
Roaming
SIM card
SMS
TM
T9 Text Input
WAP
Dual Tone Multi Frequency.
The tones are transmitted by the phone to the network. They are used to
interrogate answering machines, transmit codes, ...
Enhanced Full Rate. Standard for high quality sound. Your phone will switch on
EFR if the GSM network supports this function and asks for it.
Fixed Dialling Numbers. See also Public Names.
Global System for Mobile communications. The type of phone network used
by your phone.
GSM standard using 900 MHz frequency band (see page 56).
GSM standard using 1800 MHz frequency band (see page 56). Also called DCS
1800 (Digital Cellular System) or PCN 1800 (Personal Communication
Network).
The network to which you subscribe to.
A particular area within your home network. If this feature is provided by your
home network, the home zone symbol is displayed indicated that you are
currently within the home zone.
This is the screen which is displayed after registering to your network
(see page 14).
The network where you are making a call. This may be your home network or
another GSM network.
Two calls are in progress, one active and one on hold.
Personal Identification Number. The secret code of the SIM card.
Secret code that allows you to access certain SIM card dependent features.
Function that allows you to restrict dialling to selected numbers
Secret code used to unblock your SIM card if you, or someone else, enters the
wrong PIN code three times.
Secret code used to unblock your SIM card if you, or someone else, enters the
wrong PIN2 code three times.
Using your phone in a network other than your home network.
Subscriber Identification Module. The card which allows you to make phone
calls with your GSM phone.
Short Message Service. This service provided by the operator allows you to
send and receive short written messages.
Efficient method of text input that requires just one key press per letter.
Wireless Application Protocol. Global standard that allows you to
access internet services provided by operators.
Before first use
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