Panasonic GU87 - Manual (Page 105)

Appendix D: Glossary 101
APPENDIX D: GLOSSARY
APN
Access Point Name. Directs the user to the gateway or the required
service.
CHAP
Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol. A security feature for the
GPRS network.
Copy
Copies selected text from short text message without removing it from
the original message.
Cut Permanently removes selected text from short text message.
DTMF Tones
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones (touch tones) allow you to
communicate with computerized phone systems, voice mailboxes etc.
GPRS
General Packet Radio Service. A GSM data 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 the volume of data sent and received.
GSM
Global System for Mobile Communications. A digital cellular or PCS
network used throughout the world.
MMS
Multimedia Messaging Service. Attach images and music to text
messages.
Network Operator The organization responsible for operating a GSM network.
Password
Used for the control of the Call Bar. Supplied by your wireless service
provider.
PIN
Personal Identification Number used for SIM security. Supplied by your
wireless 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 wireless service provider. 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. Supplied by
your wireless service provider. If the PUK/PUK2 is entered incorrectly 10
times, the PUK/PUK2 will be blocked.
Registration
The act of locking 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.
SMS
Short Message Service. Transmission of short text messages to and
from mobile phones via the Network Operator’s message center.
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