Key Words to Know
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.
call appearance
A button used exclusively to place, receive, or hold calls. It has
an assigned extension number and is equipped with a red in-use light and a green
status light.
console permission
The authorization (from your System Manager) to initiate
Call Forwarding All Calls for an extension other than your own.
coverage
Automatic redirection of calls from an unanswered phone to another
phone. Redirection could be to the extension of a receptionist, secretary, co-worker,
AUDIX, or message center. A person who provides coverage is a covering user.
DEFINITY Communications System Generic 1 and Generic 3
The AT&T switch
to which you may be connected. (Your voice terminal may be connected to System
75 instead.) DEFINITY Generic 1, Generic 3, and System 75 are communications
systems which transmit and receive voice and data signals for all communications
equipment in your network.
dial pad
The 12 pushbuttons that you use to dial a number and access features.
enhanced list
One of the 4 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 voice terminal
connected to your DEFINITY Generic 1, Generic 3, or your System 75.
feature
A special function or service, such as Conference, Hold, Send All
Calls, etc.
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 4 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.
handset
The handheld part of the voice terminal that you pick up, talk into, and
listen from. Also known as the receiver.
message retriever
A person authorized by the System Manager to retrieve messages
for other users.
off-hook
When the handset is removed from the cradle (e.g., when you lift the
handset to place or answer a call).
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