AT&T System 85 - Manual (Page 132)

CHAPTER 9. GLOSSARY
CHAPTER 9. GLOSSARY
Access Code
A 1-, 2-, or 3-digit dial code used to activate or cancel a feature. The star (*) and/or pound
(#) can be used as the first digit of an access code.
Active on a Loop
An attendant is answering an incoming call or originating a call by pressing one of six
appearance buttons.
Answer-Back Channel
A group of dedicated circuits that a paged party can use to answer a page.
Attendant
The console operator.
Attendant Release Loop (ARL) Timed Reminder Tone
A high-pitched tone, on for about 1/3 second and off for about 1 second—indicates that a
call has been held off the console longer than the timed-reminder interval established for
ARL calls.
Audible Ring
The ring heard at the attendant console when an incoming call has been connected to an idle
loop and is waiting to be answered.
Audio Information Exchange (AUDIX)
A system-integrated, digital voice mail service that lets people create, save, and receive voice
messages electronically.
Authorization Code
A system code used to upgrade the calling privileges of the telephone/voice terminal user or
attendant to allow remote access users access to the system, or a code required for the use
of certain trunks.
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