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3.12. Glossary of Terms
3.13. Error Codes
Term
Definition
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
Home banking services.
GSM
Global System for Mobile communications. The name given to the advanced digital technology that the
telephone uses.
Home network
The GSM network on which subscription details are held.
Hot Key Dial
Hot key Dial allows quick access to numbers stored in the Phonebook of Service Dial Number list. The
source of the Hot Key Dial may be defined by the user or preprogrammed by the Service Provider. It is
most likely to be preprogrammed to the Service Dial Numbers by the Service Provider.
Lock Code
Used for security of the telephone. Factory set to "0000".
Message Centre
Where messages are sent before they are forwarded on to their destination. The Message Centre
telephone number may be programmed into the SIM or supplied by the service provider.
Network operator
The organization responsible for operating a GSM network.
Password
Used for the control of the call bar function. Supplied by the service provider.
PIN
Personal Identification Number used for SIM security. Supplied by the service provider.
PIN 2
Personal Identification Number used for the control of Fixed Dial Memory and call charge metering
Supplied by the service provider.
PUK/PUK2
PIN/PIN2 Unblocking Key. Used to unblock the PIN/PIN 2. Supplied by the service provider.
Registration
The act of locking on to a GSM network. This is usually performed automatically by the telephone.
Roaming
The ability to use the telephone on networks other than the Hone network.
Service Dial
Numbers
Service Dial Numbers are predefined numbers that allow the user to access a set of special services
provided by the Service Provider. For example billing information or access to Voice Mail.
Service provider
The organization responsible for providing access to the GSM network.
SIM
Subscriber Identification Module. A small smart-card which stores unique subscriber and user-entered
information such as Phone Book, Fixed Dial Memory and short messages. Supplied by the service
provider.
Supplementary
service
Network-controlled GSM functions supported by the telephone. Supplementary services may only be
available on a subscription bases.
Wild numbers
Spaces in a stored telephone number. When the telephone number is recalled pressing a numeric key
will fill in a space. This can be used to restrict dialling to a specific area.
Error Code
Description
ME001
Cannot power on
ME002
Cannot power off
ME003
Auto power on
ME004
Auto power off
ME005
Current overflow
ME006
Current consumption error
ME101
Software upgrade
ME102
Software version error
ME103
Cannot upgrade SW
ME104
Cannot save data
ME105
No function-dead
ME106
Software malfunction
Error Code
Description
ME201
Country lock SW
ME202
Download uncountry lock SW
ME301
No network registration
ME302
Receive guality NG
ME303
Cannot register to DCS 1800
ME304
Cannot register to GSM 900
ME305
No sensitivity-signal strength
ME306
Cannot place any call
