Talkswitch CT.TS005.003904 User Manual page 295

Compression
Reduces the data size. It saves data storage space, bandwidth and transmission time.
Conference call
Connecting three or more parties for one phone conversation. They can be internal or external
TalkSwitch parties or remote callers.
Configuration
The way the system is set up. The management software defines the settings of the TalkSwitch
system. These settings determine what each TalkSwitch feature will do and when and how it will
do it.
Connector
The end of a cable that plugs into a port or interface to connect one device to another.
Digit
A whole number from 0 to 9. The numbers on your telephone keypad are digits.
Digital
Digital devices convert analog waves to digital signals for storage and transmission. The digital
signal is converted back to analog waves that you can hear, and for transmission over
analog lines.
DISA
Direct Inward System Access. Allows you to make long-distance calls from anywhere in the world
over your PBX using an access number and an authorization code. Also known as call bridge in
some regions.
Distinctive ring
A service provided by some telephone companies to distinguish two different phone numbers
using the same telephone line (i.e. fax machine). TalkSwitch can detect one, two and three ring
bursts per ringing cycle to provide different handling for incoming calls.
Driver
The software that controls a device (printer, disk drive, modem, etc.). The driver acts as a
translator between the device and the programs that use it.
DTMF
Dual-tone Multi-frequency. It is the system used by touchtone telephones. DTMF assigns two
specific frequencies (tones) to each key so that it can be identified by a microprocessor.
Dual-line telephone
A telephone allowing you to make and receive calls on two separate telephone lines.
Extension
See Local extension or Remote extension.
FCC
Federal Communications Commission. The FCC is the federal regulatory agency for the United
States, responsible for the regulation of interstate and international communications by radio,
television, wire, satellite and cable.
Firmware
Firmware is a combination of software and hardware. Microchips that have data or programs
recorded on them are called firmware.
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