Nortel Networks 2002 - Manual (Page 144)

Terms you should know
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Soft keys
A set of keys programmed by your system administrator. These
four keys located directly below the display area have four
programmable layers. These keys are also used to configure
parameters in the
Telephone Option menu.
Speaker key
A fixed key used to activate Handsfree.
Special dial tone
The three consecutive tones followed by a dial tone that you hear
when accessing telephone features.
Station Control Password (SCPW)
Enables security features on your telephone to prevent others
from making calls from your telephone and to prevent access to
your Personal Directory, Redial List, and Callers List.
Status Messages
A message displayed to inform the user of important information.
A right arrow appears if more than one Status Message is
present. Examples of Status Messages include: Message
Waiting, All Lines Forwarded to: 6453, Do Not Disturb On, Ring
Again active, Ringer is OFF, and Line x Unavailable.
System or Switch
Your office communication system.
Switchhook
A button that the handset presses down, disconnecting your call
when you replace the handset. The handset (when lifted)
releases the switchhook and you either answer an incoming call
or you receive a dial tone to make a call.