Other information, Glossary of terms – Panasonic EB-G450 User Manual

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Other Information

Glossary of Terms

DTMF

Dual Tone Multiple Frequency tones. The numeric keys 0 to 9, and

* and # will generate different DTMF tones when pressed during

conversation. These are used to access voice mail, paging and

computerised home banking.

GSM

Global System for Mobile communications. The name given to the

advanced digital technology that your telephone uses.

Home country

The country where your home network operates.

Home network The GSM network on which your subscription details are held.

Lock code

Used for security of your telephone. Factory set to “0000”.

Message Centre Where messages are sent before they are forwarded onto their

destination. The Message Centre number may be programmed

into your SIM or supplied by your Service Provider.

Network

operator

The organisation responsible for operating a GSM network. Each

country will have a different network operator.

Password

Used for the control of the call bar. Supplied by your Service

Provider.

PIN

Personal Identification Number used for SIM security. Supplied by

your Service Provider.

PIN2

Personal Identification Number used for the control of Fixed Dial

Store and call charge metering. Supplied by your Service Provider.

PUK/ PUK2

PIN/PIN2 Unblocking Key. Used to unblock the PIN/PIN2. Supplied

by your Service Provider.

Registration

The act of locking on to a GSM network. This is usually performed

automatically by your telephone.

Roaming

The ability to use your telephone on networks other than your

Home network.

Service Provider The organisation responsible for providing access to the GSM

network.

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