Panasonic EB-X300 - Manual (Page 121)

118 Glossary of Terms
Glossary of Terms
ADN Abbreviated Dialling Number. Used for frequently called numbers.
APN Access Point Name. Directs the user to the gateway or the required
service.
CSD Circuit Switched Data. A communication method used to transmit
data over telephone connections.
DTMF Dual Tone Multi-Frequency allows 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.
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 Message Service. This service allows sending/receiving
messages consisting of text, sounds, images, and video clips.
Network
Operator The organisation responsible for operating a GSM network.
Password Used for the control of Call bar. Supplied by your service provider.
PIN Personal Identification Number used for SIM card 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. If the PIN2 is entered incorrectly
3 times, the PIN2 will be blocked. The PIN2 is supplied by your
service provider.
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.