A "dial pad" is a set of buttons on a telephone or communication device that you can press to enter numbers or make phone calls by dialing. Full definition
One huge drawback with the software is that, you don't get a HUGE dial pad with numbers to unlock your screen. (tomsguide.com)
But when the shipment was lost, he changed course, selling tone receivers to accommodate the push - button dial pads that were replacing rotary phones. (canadianbusiness.com)
You'll also find the same external controls, virtual dial pad, and virtual keyboard. (cnet.com)