Glossary (Cont'd)
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Out-of-Area Number:
Phone numbers originating from a different area code.
Partition:
An independent group of zones that can be armed and disarmed without
affecting other zones or users.
Previous:
A function that lets you display the previous message or memory
location.
Privacy Mode:
A feature that turns off the telephone ringers and lets the system
answer all calls. If Privacy mode is “on,” all telephone ringers are turned off for 8
hours, or until Privacy mode is turned off.
Privacy Override:
A feature that lets you set specific numbers to automatically
override the Privacy feature if it is on. Phones ring when calls are received from the
programmed phone numbers.
Private Number:
An unlisted phone number. These numbers do not display Caller
ID information.
Quick Access Key:
A programmed key that lets you access the system by pressing
the key rather than having to enter your user code first.
Repeat:
A function that replays a message.
Repeat Dialing:
A feature that automatically redials a busy phone number. Once
started, Message Center continues to redial the number once per minute for 30
minutes. When the dialed number is available, your security system Keypad rings,
alerting you to pick up the phone and continue with your call.
Ring Answer Count:
A programmed setting that determines the number of rings
that occur before the system answers incoming calls.
Save:
A function that stores a message in the system.
Saved Message:
A message that has been listened to and that has been saved by a
user.
System Time:
A programmed setting that lets the system time-stamp messages.
Toll Saver:
A feature that lets you call in to the system and determine by the
number of rings if you have new messages/memos. This gives you the option of
hanging up before incurring toll charges.
Unattended Download:
A function that lets the installer program the system
from a computer located at a remote office.
User:
Any person in your home with access to the Message Center system.
User Code:
A 4-digit code that gives users access to the system’s basic functions.
See also “Master Code.”