Nortel 1140E User Manual page 141

Off-hook
Any line selected to make a call or receive an incoming call.
The term off-hook is applied whether (a) the end user lifts up the
handset, (b) the end user presses a line key, (c) the call is
automatically answered at the telephone, or (d) a line is
automatically selected for an outgoing call.
Paging tone
A special tone (two beeps followed by dial tone) that sounds
when you use the Radio Paging feature.
Ringback/ring tone
A sound indicating that a call you have made is ringing at its
destination.
Services key
A fixed key used to access options such as Telephone Options,
Password Admin, Virtual Office Login, Virtual Office Logout, Test
Local Mode, and Resume Normal Mode.
Shared Directory Number
A DN (extension) that is shared by two or more persons.
Special Prefix code (SPRE)
Special codes entered using the dialpad, followed by a two-digit
access code, that enable features (for example, Call Forward All
Calls requires entry of SPRE code + 74).
Soft keys (self-labeled)
A set of keys programmed by your system administrator. These
four keys, located directly below the display area, have four
programmable layers. These keys are also used to configure
parameters in the
Telephone Options
Terms you should know
menu.
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