GL O S S A RY
DTMF | Dual Tone Multi Frequency |
| The tones are transmitted by the phone to the |
| network. They are used to interrogate answering |
| machines, transmit codes,... |
GSM Network Global System for Mobile communications. The type
| of phone network used by your phone. |
PIN Code | Personnal Identification Number, this is the secret |
| code of the SIM Card. If you, or someone else, |
| enters the wrong PIN code three times your SIM |
| card is blocked. If this happens, please contact |
| your service provider. |
PIN2 Code | Secret code that allows you to access certain SIM |
| card dependent features. If you, or someone else, |
| enters the wrong PIN2 code three times your SIM |
| card is blocked. If this happens, please contact |
| your service provider. |
PUK Code | Secret code used to unblock your SIM card if you, |
| or someone else, enters the wrong PIN code three |
| times. This code will be given to you by your |
| service provider. |
Roaming | Using your phone in a network other than your |
| home network in your country or abroad. |
SIM card | Subscriber Identification Module. This card which is |
| provided by your GSM service provider allows you |
| to make phone calls with your GSM phone. Your |
| phone number is contained inside the card. |
SMS | Short Messages Service. This service provided by |
| the operator allows you to send and receive short |
| written messages (Maximum : 160 characters). |
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