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Glossary
activate
To begin or turn on the operation of a feature.
attendant
The person who handles incoming and outgoing calls at the main console.
AUDIX
Audio Information Exchange, an optional voice mail and message service that provides coverage for calls
to you by recording callers' messages and reporting Leave Word Calling messages.
coverage
Automatic redirection of calls from an unanswered phone to another phone. Redirection could be to the
extension of a receptionist, secretary, coworker, AUDIX, or message center. A person who provides
coverage is a covering user.
DEFINITY Communications System Generic 1 and Generic 3
DEFINITY Communications System Generic 1 and Generic 3 and System 75 are communications
systems which transmit and receive voice and data signals for all communications equipment in a network.
dial pad
The 12 pushbuttons that you use to dial a number and access features.
enhanced list
One of the four types of Abbreviated Dialing lists; programmable only by the system manager. Contains
phone numbers useful to all system members, and stores each of those numbers as a 3-digit list item.
extension
A dialing number of 1 to 5 digits assigned to each telephone connected to your System 75.
feature
A special telephone function or service, such as Conference, Hold, Send All Calls, etc. A fixed feature
already appears on your telephone and can be used immediately. A switch feature can be used only if the
telephone is connected to a DEFINITY Communications System Generic 1, Generic 3, or System 75 and if
the feature has been assigned to your telephone by your system manager.
feature code
A dial code of 1, 2, or 3 digits that you use to activate or cancel the operation of a feature.
group list
One of the four types of Abbreviated Dialing lists; programmable only by the system manager. Contains
phone numbers useful to members of a specific group, and stores each of those numbers as a 2-digit list
item.
