AT&T Syn248 SB35031 - Glossary

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G LOSSARY
This glossary provides definitions that apply to the Syn248 telephone system.
active call: An established telephone call that is not on hold.
analog phone: A non-Syn248 telephone that plugs directly into a normal telephone wall
plug or into the Syn248 Gateway BYPASS port.
Auto Answer: You can set the Deskset to automatically answer Intercom calls after a
delay that you specify. Without touching the Deskset, you can speak to and be heard by
people who call you.
Auto Attendant: A system that automatically answers incoming calls and provides
instructions to callers.
BYPASS port: An RJ-11 jack on the Gateway that allows for communication during
power outages. Plug an analog telephone into this jack.
Call Forward–No Answer: Automatically forward unanswered calls to the Auto
Attendant, voicemail, an extension, or outside phone number. The system administrator
can configure a Call Forward–No Answer setting for each line connected to the Gateway,
and an Intercom Call Forward–No Answer setting for your Deskset.
Cat.-5 wiring: A twisted pair data cable commonly used in offices for computer
communication.
CO (Central Office): An office to which subscriber home and business lines are
connected. The central office has switching equipment that can switch calls locally or to
long-distance carrier phone offices.
DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication): A wireless telephone
technology developed specifically for cordless telephones using frequencies between 1.8
and 1.9 Gigahertz. DECT communication is resistant to interference from other electronic
equipment, and has longer range and improved battery life.
default: The original product settings.
dial pad: The 0 through 9, *, and # keys on the Deskset.
direct dial: Allows callers to directly dial users' extension numbers after the Auto
Attendant answers.
Directory: A list of names and phone numbers.
Display Names: The names that the system administrator enters to identify each
extension number. The Auto Attendant uses these names to assist callers in forwarding
calls.
DND (Do Not Disturb): A feature that suppresses audible ringing and incoming paging
at the Deskset.
DND ON: An indicator in the top right corner of the Deskset display that appears when
you turn on the Do Not Disturb feature.
DTMF (Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency): Telephone tones commonly known as
“touch-tone”.