Getting Started Guide Part 2

Glossary of Terms 83
Glossary of Terms
DTMF Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones allow you to communicate with
computerised phone systems, voice mailboxes, etc.
GSM Global System for Mobile communications. The name given to the
advanced digital technology that your phone uses.
Network
Operator
The organisation responsible for operating a GSM network.
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. If the PIN2 is entered incorrectly 3 times, the
PIN2 will be blocked. The PIN2 is supplied by your service provider.
PUK/PUK2 PIN/PIN2 Unblocking Key. Used to unblock the PIN/PIN2. Supplied by
your 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/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
Provider
The organization responsible for providing access to the GSM/GPRS
network.
SIM Subscriber Identity Module. A small smart-card which stores unique
subscriber and user-entered information such as Phonebook 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 short text messages.
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