Siemens M34 User Manual

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Glossary

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Firmware
Device operating system. Comparable with the BIOS of a PC, it stores all the basic infor-
mation necessary for the functioning of a device. To correct errors or update the device
software, a new version of the firmware can be loaded into the device's memory
(firmware update).

GAP (Generic Access Profile)
Standard enabling the combined use of DECT products from different vendors.

Group call
Group of internal devices that have been assigned the same Receive MSN. All the
devices in the call group react to an incoming call on that MSN. When one device takes
the call, the others return to the idle state.

GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications)
Originally, European standard for mobile networks. GSM can now be described as a
worldwide standard. In the USA and Japan national standards are now more frequently
supported than in the past.

Handset
General term for a cordless telephone that complies with international standards DECT
and GAP.

Headset
Combination of microphone and headphone. A headset makes handsfree calls more
comfortable. There are headsets which are connected by a cable to the handset and
wireless headsets that can be registered to a base station via Bluetooth.

Hold
Interrupts and re-instates an existing connection. In particular, it permits enquiry calls
and toggling between calls.

Internal call forwarding
Call forwarding is set to the base station. The second B-channel is used for forwarding
the call. Both B-channels are busy during an internally redirected call. If a B-channel is
already busy before the call is redirected, internal call forwarding cannot be activated.

Internal calls
Free calls between devices connected to the base station.