Glossary - Siemens Gigaset talk & surf 6.0 Operating Instructions Manual

Glossary

Glossary
A
Access code
Can be set in the base station as the access code for all outgoing calls. This is neces-
sary, for example, on a PABX that expects 0 or 1 for opening an outside line.
ACN International (trunk prefix)
Can be preset in the base station as the access code for all calls abroad (interna-
tional) or other local networks (national).
Answering machine (AM)
An answering machine takes calls and records spoken messages. There are three
kinds of answering machines: Base stations may be equipped with an internal
answering machine function. Analogue answering machines may be connected to
a base station. Some network provider offer an answering machine function on the
public telephone network.
Authorisation
Internal devices can be blocked in the base station for certain types of connection.
For example, devices that are only authorised for internal calls cannot set up a con-
nection to external telephone numbers. Calling an emergency number is always
possible.
B
B-channel
Use channel of an ISDN line with a transmission speed of 64 kbit/s. As a rule there
are two B-channels on an ISDN line. This allows two calls to be made via the public
telephone network at the same time. For dial-up connections, both B-channels can
be bundled to increase the transmission speed.
Block dialling
You enter the complete number, and correct it if necessary. Then you pick up the
receiver or press the call key to dial the number.
Bluetooth
New technology for wireless transmission of data. Bluetooth permits wireless trans-
mission of voice and multi-media data over a range of a few meters. The range of
the connection depends on the technical features of the connected device. Unlike
with infrared transmission, Bluetooth devices do not need to be in line of sight.
C
Call Forwarding (CF)
Automatic redirecting of a call to a different telephone number. A separate call for-
warding number can be set up for each MSN. Call forwarding can be triggered in the
network provider's exchange or in the base station.
There are three kinds of call forwarding:
immediate (CFU, Call Forwarding Unconditional),
when the line is busy (CFB, Call Forwarding Busy), and
when the call is not answered (CFNR, Call Forwarding No Reply).
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