Appendix A - Glossary (cont.)
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Hookflash
Hookswitch Flash
Flash Hookswitch
Flash Key
Transfer Key
The Flashing procedure is a rapid press on the hookswitch. While engaged in a call you
can initiate a feature by flashing the hookswitch. Flashing provides the distinctive dial
tone, which enables you to either transfer the call or activate a feature. In some pulse dial
systems, dialing ‘1’ provides the flash response.
Idle
A station or extension that is not ringing or busy, therefore available for use.
Intercept
If you misdial or dial an unauthorized code (restricted to you), you will receive reorder
tone or will be routed directly to the operator/master extension/attendant, as defined in
your system.
Key Set
Digital or electronic key telephone set. The key set proprietary telephone is a general
name for the FlexSet, DKT, DST, etc., or any telephone having several buttons, display
unit, loudspeaker, microphone, etc.
Off-hook
Lifting the telephone handset from its cradle. Off-hook provides the dial tone, which then
enables you to dial numbers or activate features.
On-hook
Replacing (hanging up) the telephone handset on its cradle.
Operator/Attendant
The operator is responsible for answering incoming calls and connecting them to their
required destination. The attendant also attends to trunk, system and station feature
controls.
Outside Line Access
Code
A series of digits which must be keyed in order to gain access to a trunk or trunk group.
Port
Provides access to a device, station or trunk from within the system.
Appendix A - Glossary (cont.)