Filter
Top Products
Before first use
7
Glossary
DTMF
Dual Tone Multi Frequency.
The tones are transmitted by the phone to the network. They are used to
interrogate answering machines, transmit codes, ...
EFR
Enhanced Full Rate. Standard for high quality sound GSM900. Your phone will switch
EFR on automatically if it is supported by the GSM network you currently use.
FDN
Fixed Dialling Numbers. See also Public Names.
GSM network
Global System for Mobile communications. The type of phone network used by
your phone.
Home network
The network on which your SIM card is registered.
Local network
The network where you are making a call. This may be your home network or
another GSM network.
Multi-call
Two calls are in progress, one active and one on hold.
PIN code
Personal Identification Number. The secret code of the SIM card.
PIN2 code
Secret code that allows you to access certain SIM card dependent features.
Public Names
Function that allows you to restrict dialling to selected numbers.
PUK code
Secret code used to unblock your SIM card if you, or someone else, enters the
wrong PIN code three times.
PUK2 code
Secret code used to unblock your SIM card if you, or someone else, enters the
wrong PIN2 code three times.
Roaming
Using your phone in a network other than your home network.
SIM card
Subscriber Identification Module. The card which allows you to make phone calls
with your GSM phone.
SMS
Short Message Service. This service provided by the operator allows you to send
and receive short written messages.