Key words to know – AT&T 7406BIS User Manual

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Key Words to Know

access code

See feature code.

activate

To begin or turn on the operation of a feature.

attendant

The person who handles incoming and outgoing calls at the main

telephone 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 light and a green light.

coverage

Automatic redirection of calls from an unanswered voice terminal to

another voice terminal of answering service. 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 2

The AT&T switch to which you

may be connected. It transmits and receives voice and data signals for all

communications equipment in your network. (See also System 85.)

dial pad

The 12 pushbuttons you use to dial a number and access features.

extension

A dialing number of 3 to 5 digits assigned to each voice terminal

connected to your DEFINITY® Generic 2 or your System 85.

feature

A special function or service, such as Conference, Hold, and Send All Calls.

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