Panasonic EB-A100 manual Glossary of Terms, Dtmf

Glossary of Terms

DTMF	Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones allow you to communicate with
	computerised phone systems, voice mailboxes, etc.
FDN	Fixed Dial Number. Used to restrict outgoing calls to a certain set of
	numbers.
GSM	Global System for Mobile communications. The name given to the
	advanced digital technology that your phone uses.
Network	The organisation responsible for operating a GSM network.
Operator
Password	Used for the control of Call Bar.
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.
PIN2	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.
PLMN	Public Land Mobile Network. A network that provides land mobile
	telecommunications services.
PUK/PUK2	PIN/PIN2 Unblocking Key. Used to unblock the PIN/PIN2 code.
	Supplied by your service provider. If the PUK/PUK2 is entered
	incorrectly 10 times, the PUK/PUK2 will be blocked.
Registration	The act of logging on to a GSM/GPRS 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/GPRS
Provider	network.
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 your service provider.
SMS	Short Message Service. A basic mail system used for cellular phones.
	This service allows sending/receiving of short text messages.

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