AT&T SB67030 User Manual page 261

Synapse SB67030/031 Deskset & Accessories User's Guide
SIP: Session Initiation Protocol, a signaling protocol used for voice and video
communications over the Internet
soft key: The Synapse Desksets and Cordless Handsets feature keys below the LCD
screen. The bottom of the LCD displays the appropriate label for each key as the function
of the key changes.
standby time: The amount of time that a Cordless Handset or Cordless Headset can sit
idle out of its charger while still capable of operating normally
subscriber: A user who can access messages in a Group Mailbox
supervised transfer: Occurs when you communicate with the transfer recipient before
completing a transferred call
switch: A network switch links electronic devices. The switch processes and routes data
flexibly, allowing more data to be handled without error.
system administrator: A person to perform functions such as setting up and modifying
system configurations. This system administrator can be an employee or your telephone
equipment provider.
System Directory: (see System list)
System list: This list of names and phone numbers is created and maintained by the
system administrator. All system users can sort and view this list.
system operator: The extension that callers reach by dialing 0 (zero) when the Auto
Attendant operator feature is enabled or that system users reach at any time by dialing
0 (zero)
T1: A digital signaling standard to transmit voice and data between devices
trunk: A communications connection between the Synapse system and the telephone
company
unsupervised transfer: Occurs when you do not communicate with the transfer recipient
when transferring calls. The transfer recipient does not have to pick up the phone and
talk to you before receiving the transferred call.
VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol): A transmission technology for delivery of voice
communications over IP networks such as the Internet or other packet-switched
networks. Other synonymous terms include IP telephony, Internet telephony, Voice Over
BroadBand (VoBB), broadband telephony, and broadband phone.
WebUI (Web User Interface): A means of interacting with a product using a computer
interface. Connection to the World Wide Web is not necessary.
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