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Syn248 SB35031 Deskset User's Guide
off hook: Indicates that you are on a phone call, have lifted the corded handset, or have
pressed the
a call. You are off hook from the moment that you hear a dial tone to when you hang up
a call.
on hook: Indicates that no Deskset is active.
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).
outside call: A phone call between a phone not a part of your Syn248 system and an
extension within your Syn248 system.
page: Broadcasts your voice to all idle extensions that do not have Do Not Disturb turned
on.
paging zone: A set of extensions that can be paged as a group.
Personal Directory: A private list of names and phone numbers available to only a single
extension.
POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service): Basic telephone operation. The ability to make and
receive phone calls.
predial: Entering digits before going off hook to make a call.
PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network): The world's telephone network.
Quick Dial: Provides one-touch dialing for frequently called phone numbers.
reboot: Restart a device.
Redial: Accesses the log of outgoing calls.
soft key: The Deskset features keys below the LCD screen. The bottom of the screen
displays the appropriate label for each key as the function of the key changes.
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: 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).
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.
Glossary
(SPEAKER) or (HEADSET) keys to answer a call or to prepare to make
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