Panasonic EB-X200 operating instructions Glossary of Terms, Chap

Glossary of Terms

Apn	Access Point Name. Directs the user to the gateway or the required service.
CHAP	Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol. A security feature in the GPRS network.
Copy	Copies selected text from a short text message without removing it from the original message.
CSD	Circuit Switched Data. A communication method used to transmit data over telephone
	connections.
Cut	Permanently removes selected text from a short text message.
DTMF Tones	Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones allow you to communicate with computerised phone
	systems, voice mailboxes, etc.
GPRS	General Packet Radio Service. A GSM 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 volume of data sent and received.
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	The organisation responsible for operating a GSM network.
Operator
PAP	Password Authentication Protocol. A security feature in the GPRS network.
Password	Used for the control of GPRS/CSD settings in Data connections and the control of Call barring.
	Supplied by Vodafone.
PIN	Personal Identification Number used for SIM security. Supplied by Vodafone. If the PIN is
	entered incorrectly 3 times, the PIN will be blocked.
PIN2	Personal Identification Number used for the control of Fixed dial store and Call charge
	metering. Supplied by Vodafone. If the PIN2 is entered incorrectly 3 times, the PIN2 will be
	blocked.
PUK/PUK2	PIN/PIN2 Unblocking Key. Used to unblock the PIN/PIN2 code. Supplied by Vodafone. If the
	PUK/PUK2 is entered incorrectly 10 times, the PUK/PUK2 will be blocked.
Registration	The act of logging on to a GSM network. This is usually performed automatically by your phone.
Roaming	The ability to use your phone on networks other than your home network.
Service	The organisation responsible for providing access to the GSM network.
Provider
SIM	Subscriber Identity Module. A small smart-card which stores unique subscriber and user-
	entered information such as Contacts entries and short messages. Supplied by Vodafone.
SMS	Short Message Service. A basic mail system used for cellular phones. This service allows
	sending/receiving of short text messages.
URL	Uniform Resource Locator. The URL is an alphanumeric address that points to homepages
	and other Internet locations.
WAP	Wireless Application Protocol. The communication standard which enables you to download
	resources from the Internet to your phone.

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