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Contents
Your 7402 Plus Voice Terminal
A Quick Look at the Features
How to Use the Features
Special Instructions ………………………………………………………5
Conventions ………………………………………………………………6
Quick Reference Lists ……………………………………………………6
Last Number Dialed ……………………………………………………15
Leave Word Calling (LWC) ……………………………………………15
Message ……………………………………………………………………16
Priority Calling……………………………………………………………16
Select Button………………………………………………………………17
Select Ring and Ringer Volume ………………………………………17
Self-Test……………………………………………………………………18
Send All Calls ……………………………………………………………18
Speaker ……………………………………………………………………19
Transfer ……………………………………………………………………20
The 7402 Plus voice terminal is designed so you can conveniently use the many
features of the AT&T DEFINITY Communications System Generic 2 and
System 85. Familiarize yourself with your voice terminal, shown in Figure 1
below and explained on the following page.
Figure 1. 7402 Plus Voice Terminal
Starting at the top of Figure 1 and continuing clockwise:
HandsetFor placing and answering calls. In most cases, you
must lift the handset (go off-hook) before you can use a
feature. Also known as the receiver.
Call appearances/
feature buttons
For handling incoming and outgoing calls (call
appearances), labeled with extension numbers. For
accessing features (feature buttons), labeled with
feature names.
Speaker/headset adapter
jack (on back of voice terminal)
For connecting an external speaker or headset adapter
to your voice terminal. Located on the back of your
voice terminal near the center, and is labeled .
Line jack
(on back of voice terminal)
Select buttonWhen used with
For connecting a line cord to your voice terminal.
Located on the back of your voice terminal just to the
right of the center, and labeled ‘‘LINE.’’
ringer on your voice terminal. When used with
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Conference
c
cbbbbbbbbbc
Ring
c
you can select a personalized ring from among
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Drop
c
Test
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c
you can test the lights and
8 available patterns.
Transfer buttonFor transferring a call to another voice terminal.
Hold buttonFor putting a call on hold.
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Dial padThe standard 12-button pad for dialing phone numbers
and accessing features. The letters, ‘‘Q’’ and ‘‘Z’’ have
been added to the appropriate dial pad keys for
directory access, and the ‘‘5’’ button on your dial pad has
raised bars for visually-impaired users.
Volume buttonFor adjusting the volume of the speaker when you are
using the speaker and a call is in progress, or for
adjusting the volume of the tone ringer when you are not
using the speaker.
Handset jack
(on back of voice terminal)
For connecting the handset cord to the voice terminal.
Located on the back of your voice terminal, and is
labeled .
Speaker buttonFor accessing the listen-only speaker.
Drop/Test buttonFor disconnecting from a call or dropping the last party
added to a conference call. When used with
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Select you
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can perform a self-test of your voice terminal button
lights and tone ringer.
Conference/Ring buttonFor setting up conference calls. When used with
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Select , you can select a personalized ringing pattern
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for your voice terminal.
Message lightA red light which goes steadily when a message has
been left for you.
The following optional modules are compatible with the 7402 Plus voice terminal:
3500A Headset AdapterProvides a dual-purpose switch which turns on the
adapter connecting the headset to the telephone.
Pressing the ON switch is equivalent to going off-hook
with the handset, and pressing the OFF switch is
equivalent to going on-hook with the handset. Plugs
into the speakerphone/headset adapter jack.
7400B Data ModuleProvides data capability to the attached DCP telephone.
It also provides integrated simultaneous voice data
communications over standard twisted-pair wiring.
Plugs into the line jack.
S101A and S201A
Speakerphone
Provides total telephone operation without using the
handset. Turning on the speakerphone is equivalent to
going off-hook when placing or answering a call and
turning off the speakerphone is equivalent to going
on-hook. A mute switch is provided to temporarily cut
off transmission to the distant caller. Plugs into the
speakerphone/headset adapter jack.
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Here are brief descriptions of some features, including what each one does and how
you might want to use it. You will have the Conference, Drop, Hold, Message, Select
Button, Select Ring, Self-Test, and Transfer features. In addition, you may have
many of the other features listed here; your System Manager can advise you.
Abbreviated Dialing (AD)Allows you to store selected telephone numbers as three
or fewer digits for quick and easy dialing. Each number can be a complete or partial
telephone number, an extension number, or a trunk or feature code. There are three
possible types of lists — personal, group, and system — and you can have a total of
three lists. Numbers on a personal list are programmable by you; numbers on group
lists are programmable by the controller of the list; system lists are programmable
only by the System Manager. Use this feature as a timesaver for dialing frequently
called, lengthy, or emergency numbers. Note: Check with your System Manager
concerning what types of lists you have and how many of each.
Automatic CallbackSends you a special 3-burst ring tone indicating that a
previously busy extension is now available. Use to avoid constant redialing when you
want to speak to someone who is frequently busy on the telephone. Note: You can
use this feature only for extensions, not outside numbers.
BridgingPermits you to answer or join calls to someone else’s extension by
pressing a bridged appearance button on your voice terminal. This button can be
any call appearance labeled with another user’s primary extension number, as
assigned to you by your System Manager. Use to assist in handling calls for a
A Quick Look at the Features
designated coworker.
Call Coverage Provides automatic redirection of certain calls to your voice
terminal for answering. (Your System Manager determines which calls will be sent
to you.) Use to answer calls for other extensions for whom you provide coverage.
Call Coverage can also automatically redirect your calls when your voice terminal is
busy, you are out of the office, or you have pressed Send All Calls.
Call Forwarding — Busy/Don´t AnswerTemporarily forwards all your calls to
another extension or to the attendant if your voice terminal is busy or you do not
answer your calls within a preset number of rings. Use when you want your calls to
be forwarded to a telephone number of your choice.
Call Forwarding — Follow MeTemporarily forwards all your calls to another
extension or to an outside number, depending on your system. Use when you want
your calls to be automatically forwarded to a telephone number of your choice.
Call ParkPuts a call on hold at your voice terminal, for retrieval at any extension.
Use when you need to go elsewhere to get information during a call, or whenever you
want to complete a call from a different location. Also, if the call received is for
someone else, use it to hold the call until the called party can answer from the
nearest available voice terminal.
Call PickupLets you answer a call at your voice terminal for another extension in
your pickup group. Use when you want to handle a call for a group member who is
absent or otherwise unable to answer. Note: You can use this feature only if you
and the called party have been assigned to the same pickup group by your System
Manager.
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ConferenceAllows you to add another party to a call. Use to set up time-saving
conferences, or to spontaneously include a party important to a conversation.
DropDisconnects from a call without requiring you to hang up the handset or
press the switchhook. Can also be used with the Conference feature to disconnect
the last party added. Use whenever you want to continue using the handset after
ending a call.
HoldPuts a call on hold until you can return to it. While a call is on hold, you can
place another call, activate another feature, answer a waiting call, or leave your
voice terminal to do another task. Use when you have a call that you do not want to
drop, but have to interrupt briefly to do something else.
Intercom (Automatic/Dial)Gives you quick access to specified voice terminals.
With Automatic Intercom, you can call predetermined persons by pressing a single
feature button. With Dial Intercom, you can call any member of a predetermined
group by pressing a feature button and then dialing the group member’s 2- or
3-digit code.
Last Number DialedAutomatically redials the last number you dialed; an
extension or an outside number. Use to save time in redialing a busy or unanswered
number. Available with DEFINITY Generic 2 and System 85 R2V4 and some R2V3
systems. Check with your System Manager to see if the feature is available in your
system.
Leave Word Calling (LWC)Leaves a message for another extension to call you
back. The called party will be able to dial the message center, AUDIX, or a covering
user to retrieve a short, standard message which gives your name and extension, the
date and time you called, and the number of times you called. Use any time you
want to have someone call you back; it will help cut down on repeated call attempts.
MessageLets you know that a caller has left a message for you when the message
light goes on. You can then follow your System Manager’s local message retrieval
procedures to get your message.
Priority CallingAllows you to call another extension with a distinctive 3-burst ring
to indicate that your call requires immediate attention. Use when you have
important or timely information for someone.
Select ButtonWhen used with
terminal’s lights and ringer. When used with
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Drop
c
Test
cbbbbbbbc
c
you can perform a self-test of your voice
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Conference
c
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c
you can select your own
Ring
personalized ring from among 8 available patterns. Use to distinguish your ring
from that of other nearby voice terminals.
Self-TestAllows you to test the operation of the lights and ringer of your voice
terminal.
Send All CallsTemporarily sends all your calls to the extension of a person
designated to answer them when you cannot (perhaps a secretary, receptionist, or
AUDIX). Use when you will be away from your desk for awhile or when you do not
want to be interrupted by calls.
SpeakerAllows you to place calls or access other voice features without lifting the
handset when speaker is on. However, in order to speak to the other party, you
must lift the handset. Use with features that require listening only, such as on-hook
dialing, monitoring calls on hold, and retrieving messages.
TransferTransfers a call from your voice terminal to another extension or outside
number. Use when your caller needs to speak further with someone else.
Note: Calls from an outside number to your voice terminal can be transferred only
to an extension, not to another outside number.
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Many features are available for use with your 7402 Plus voice terminal. Because no
organization can use all of the available features, each organization must choose
those that best suit its needs. After the choices have been made, the person within
your organization who manages your telecommunication system must do any
necessary administration and label the feature buttons on individual voice terminals.
The System Manager can tell you how to use the features that have been
administered for your particular voice terminal. The following procedures give
instructions for using some of the more frequently used features. Features are listed
alphabetically.
Special Instructions
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The first time you use these procedures, you will need to customize them for
yourself. Your System Manager can supply the information required.
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To the right of each feature name is a box. For each of the features you have,
mark a
Select Button, Select Ring, Self-Test, and Transfer are already marked for you.)
d
To use a voice feature you must have the handset off-hook (that is, you must pick
up the handset or turn on the speaker) unless you are instructed to remain
on-hook in the procedures. You can activate or cancel most of the voice features
by dialing 2- or 3-digit codes (if they are not already assigned to a button). Write
the feature code numbers in the blanks provided within the procedures. These
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in the blank box as a reminder. (Conference, Drop, Hold, Message,
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How to Use the Features
codes are unique to your system; see your System Manager for the codes or to
obtain more information.
d
System 85 exists in several versions. In some cases, a feature operates
differently with one version than it does with another; where this occurs, the
procedures include a release (R) and version (V) notation. Be sure to follow the
directions corresponding to the release and version you are using. Ask your
System Manager if you do not know the release and version you have.
d
If you receive an intercept tone (high-pitched, alternating high and low tone)
while attempting to use any feature, you have taken too much time to complete a
step, have made a dialing error, or do not have the feature available to you. If
appropriate, hang up or press
step.
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Drop
c
Test
cbbbbbbbc
c
, get dial tone, and begin again at the first
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Conventions
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The following conventions are used in the procedures:
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Gray typeProcedural steps in gray type are steps you should
follow if you do not have a button assigned for the
feature.
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xxxxx
cbbbbbbbc
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Feature and
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bbbbbbbbbbbbb
Feature xxxxx
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A box representing a call appearance that is used
exclusively for placing, receiving, or holding calls.
Boxes representing buttons that have features assigned
to them. The buttons are labeled with the feature name,
sometimes followed by an extension number or a
person’s name.
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[feedback tone]The tone appearing in brackets after a step indicates
what you hear after successfully performing that step.
For more information, see Tones and Their Meanings and Key Words to Know
at the end of this guide.
Quick Reference Lists
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At the end of this guide is a set of quick reference lists. Use the lists to record your
feature and trunk codes, Abbreviated Dialing personal list items, and frequently
called miscellaneous extensions. Once you have completed the lists, flip back to the
page as needed, or make a photocopy and keep it handy.
Note: If you hear the intercept tone while programming, start over from the
beginning. Abbreviated Dialing must first be assigned by your System Manager.
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To program or reprogram
an outside number,
extension, or feature code
into a personal list
1 On a separate sheet of paper, jot down the outside
numbers, extensions, and feature codes you want to
program as items on your personal list (see example
to the left)
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2 Press
Program (while off-hook)
cbbbbbbbbbc
or dial Abbreviated Dialing Program code
(while off-hook) __________[confirmation tone]
bbbbbbbbbbbbb
3 Press
Personal List
cbbbbbbbbbbbbbc
or dial Personal List code ________
4 Dial desired list item number (for example, 0-9, 01-
95, and so on, depending on list size)[dial tone]
5 Dial outside number, extension, or feature code you
want to store
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6 Press
or press
d
Personal List
cbbbbbbbbbbbbbc
bbb
#
cbbbc
Number is stored
[confirmation tone]
d
Repeat Steps 3 through 6 if you want to program
additional items on the same list
7 Hang up or press
d
If you want to continue programming, begin
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Drop
c
Test
cbbbbbbbc
c
to end programming
again at Step 1 to program another personal list
Note: Record your personal list items on the
Abbreviated Dialing list in the back of this guide;
group and system lists are available from the
controller of the list or from your System Manager.
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To place a call using a
personal, group, or
system list
1 Press
bbbbbbbbbbbbb
Personal List or
cbbbbbbbbbbbbbc
(while off-hook)
or dial appropriate Abbreviated Dialing list
bbbbbbbbbbb
Group List or
cbbbbbbbbbbbc
bbbbbbbbbbbb
System List
cbbbbbbbbbbbbc
code (while off-hook)
d
Personal __________[dial tone]
d
Group __________[dial tone]
d
System __________[dial tone]
2 Dial desired list item (1, 2, 3..., 01, 02...)
d
Stored number is automatically dialed
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To program an
Abbreviated Dialing (AD)
button
1 Press
bbbbbbbbb
Program (while off-hook)
cbbbbbbbbbc
or dial the Abbreviated Dialing Program code
(while off-hook) __________[confirmation tone]
bbbbbbbbbb
2 Press selected
AD xxxxx
cbbbbbbbbbbc
3 Dial the outside number, extension, or feature code
you want to store
bbbbbbbbbb
4 Press
5 Hang up or press
AD xxxxx again
cbbbbbbbbbbc
bbbbbbbc
cbbbbbbbc
Drop
[confirmation tone]
c
to end programming
Test
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To place a call using an
Abbreviated Dialing (AD)
button
To automatically place
another call to an
extension that is
frequently busy
1 Press
or dial Automatic Callback code before call
attempt[dial tone]
Auto Callback before or during call attempt
cbbbbbbbbbbbbbbc
[dial or confirmation tone]
bbbbbbbbbbbbbb
d
If you have an
Auto Callback button, a green
cbbbbbbbbbbbbbbc
light goes on until callback is completed or
canceled
2 Hang up (within 7 seconds) or press
d
You will receive a 3-burst priority ring when both
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Drop
c
Test
cbbbbbbbc
c
your voice terminal and the called extension are
idle
c
c
c
3 Lift handset when you hear priority ring
[ringback tone]
d
A call is automatically placed to the called
extension, which receives regular ringing
Note: Only one Automatic Callback call at a time
can be placed, and Automatic Callback is canceled
after 20 to 40 minutes if the callback call is
unanswered.
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To cancel Automatic
Callback
1 Press
bbbbbbbbbbbbbb
Auto Callback again (while off-hook)
cbbbbbbbbbbbbbbc
or dial Automatic Callback Cancel code (while
off-hook) __________[confirmation tone]
Note: If your voice terminal has Ringing
Appearance Preference, this step is not necessary;
you will automatically be connected to the call when
you lift the handset.
xxxxx of bridged call
cbbbbbbbc
bbbc
cbbbc
2 Pick up handset
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To prevent other bridged
terminals from entering a
call (on a per call basis)
Note: If you hear intercept an tone, you are
attempting to forward your calls to a restricted
telephone, a telephone with Call Forwarding —
Follow Me activated, or a telephone in another
partition or group (if you are in a tenant services
environment). See your System Manager for more
information.
3 Hang up or press
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To cancel Call
Forwarding —
Busy/Don’t Answer
1 Press
bbbbbbbbbbbbb
Call Forward again (while off-hook)
cbbbbbbbbbbbbbc
or dial Call Forward Cancel code
(while off-hook) __________[confirmation tone]
bbbbbbb
Drop
c
Test
cbbbbbbbc
c
2 Hang up
d
Your calls will ring at your own voice terminal
again
To temporarily redirect
all calls to an extension
or outside number of your
choice
Note: To find out which
type of Call Forwarding
bbbbbbbbbbbbb
Call Forward activates,
cbbbbbbbbbbbbbc
contact your System
Manager.
1 Press
or dial Call Forward — Follow Me code
(while off-hook) __________[dial tone]
2 Dial extension or number where calls will be sent
Note: You may hear a half ring for each call
forwarded after you have activated this feature and
hung up. Also, some voice terminals may have
restrictions on where calls can be forwarded (only on
DEFINITY Generic 2 and System 85 R2V4 and later
releases); see your System Manager.
Call Forward (while off-hook)
cbbbbbbbbbbbbbc
[confirmation tone]
bbbc
cbbbc
c
c
c
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To cancel Call
Forwarding — Follow Me
1 Press
bbbbbbbbbbbbb
Call Forward again (while off-hook)
cbbbbbbbbbbbbbc
or dial Call Forward Cancel code
(while off-hook) __________[confirmation tone]
2 Hang up
d
Your calls will ring at your own voice terminal
again
To automatically redial
the last number you
dialed (extension, outside
number, or trunk/feature
code)
1 Press
or dial Last Number Dialed code
(while off-hook) __________
d
Note: Available with DEFINITY Generic 2 and
System 85 R2V4 and some R2V3 systems. Check
with your System Manager to learn if the feature is
available on your system.
Limitations on this feature should be noted. Digits
dialed via Abbreviated Dialing, feature dial codes,
authorization codes, and SMDR account codes are
not retained in memory and must be redialed for
each call.
Current ring pattern plays and repeats every
4 seconds
c
c
c
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Conference
3
Continue to press
c
cbbbbbbbbbc
c
to cycle through all
Ring
8 ringing patterns
4 When you hear the desired ringing pattern, press
bbbbbbb
Select again
cbbbbbbbc
bbbbbbb
d
Your new ring is set. Light next to
Select
cbbbbbbbc
goes off
Note: If you receive a call, go off-hook, or lose power
during selection, process is interrupted and you must
begin again. If you lose power after selection, you
will also have to select your ring pattern again.
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To adjust ringer volume
if necessary (speaker
must be off)
1 To raise the volume, press the right half of the
Volume control button labeled
volume, press the left half of the Volume control
button labeled
To send all incoming calls
(except priority,
intercom, and personal
central office calls)
immediately to an
assigned extension,
AUDIX, or message
1 Press
or lift handset and dial Send All Calls code
__________[confirmation tone]
Note: You may hear a half ring as each call is sent
to coverage if you have a DEFINITY Generic 2 or
System 85 R2V4.
Send All Calls (while on-hook or off-hook)
cbbbbbbbbbbbbbbc
center for coverage
c
c
c
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To send an assigned
group of extensions
(except priority calls,
intercom, and personal
central office calls)
immediately to an
assigned extension,
AUDIX, or message
center for coverage
To place a call without
lifting the handset, or to
use speaker with any
listening-only feature
activity (such as
monitoring a call on
which you have been put
on hold or for retrieving
messages)
1 Press
1 Press
2 Place call or access selected feature
3 Adjust speaker volume if necessary
Note: In order for the other party to hear you, you must
lift the handset.
bbbbbbbbbbbbbb
Send All Calls or
cbbbbbbbbbbbbbbc
(while on-hook or off-hook)
or lift handset and dial Send All Calls Cancel
code __________[confirmation tone]
d
Your calls ring at your own voice terminal again
bbbbbbbbb
Speaker
cbbbbbbbbbc
d
To raise the volume, press the right half of the
Volume control button, labeled
the volume, press the left half of the Volume
control button, labeled
To send present call to
another extension or
outside number
1 Press
d
Transfer
cbbbbbbbbbc
[dial tone]
Present call put on hold and you are given a new
idle line appearance
2 Dial extension or number to which the call is to be
transferred[ringback tone]
d
Remain on the line and announce call if desired;
if no answer or number dialed is busy, return to
held call by pressing its call appearance
bbbbbbbbb
3 Press
d
Transfer again
cbbbbbbbbbc
Call is sent to dialed extension or number
4 Hang up or press
bbbbbbb
Drop
c
Test
cbbbbbbbc
c
bbbbbbb
xxxxx
cbbbbbbbc
c
c
c
Note: If both call appearances are in use, you will not be able to use this feature.
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Tones and Their Meanings
Ringing tones are produced by an incoming call. Feedback tones are those that
you hear through the handset (receiver) or speaker.
Ringing Tones
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d
1 ring — A call from another extension.
d
2 rings — A call from outside or from the attendant.
d
3 rings — A priority call from another extension, or a call from an Automatic
Callback call you previously placed.
d
half ring — A call redirected from your voice terminal to another because Send
All Calls or Call Forwarding — Follow Me is active.
d
intercom ring — A call directed to you by the Intercom feature.
Feedback Tones
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d
busy tone — A low-pitched tone repeated 60 times a minute; indicates the
number dialed is in use.
d
call-waiting ringback tone — A ringback tone with a lower-pitched signal at
the end; indicates the extension called is busy, but the called party has been given
a call-waiting tone.
d
confirmation tone — 3 short bursts of tone; indicates a feature activation or
cancellation has been accepted.
d
coverage tone — 1 long burst of tone; indicates that your call will be sent to
another extension to be answered by a covering user.
d
dial tone — A continuous tone; indicates that dialing can begin.
d
intercept/time-out tone — An alternating high and low tone; indicates a
dialing error, a denial of the requested service, or a failure to dial within a preset
interval (usually 10 seconds) after lifting the handset or dialing the previous
digit.
d
recall dial tone — 3 short bursts of tone followed by a steady dial tone;
indicates that the feature request has been accepted and dialing can begin.
d
reorder tone — A fast-busy tone repeated 120 times a minute; indicates all
trunks are busy.
d
ringback tone — A low-pitched tone repeated 15 times a minute; indicates the
number dialed is being rung.
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access codeSee feature code.
activateTo begin or turn on the operation of a feature.
attendantThe person who handles incoming and outgoing calls at the main
telephone console.
AUDIXAudio Information Exchange, an optional voice mail and message service
which provides coverage for calls to you by recording callers’ messages and reporting
Leave Word Calling messages.
call appearanceA button used exclusively to place, receive, or hold calls. It has an
assigned extension number and is equipped with a red light and a green light.
coverageAutomatic redirection of calls from an unanswered voice terminal to
another voice terminal or answering service. Redirection could be to the extension of
a receptionist, secretary, coworker, AUDIX, or message center. A person who
provides coverage is a covering user.
DEFINITY Communications System Generic 2The AT&T switch to which you are
connected. It transmits and receives voice and data signals for all communications
equipment in your network. (See also System 85.)
dial padThe 12 pushbuttons you use to dial a number and access features.
Key Words to Know
extensionA dialing number of 3 to 5 digits assigned to each voice terminal
connected to your DEFINITY Generic 2 or your System 85.
featureA special function or service, such as Conference, Hold, and Send All Calls.
feature codeA dial code of 1, 2, or 3 digits (4 digits in System 85 R2V4 and
Generic 2), which you use to activate or cancel the operation of a feature.
group listOne of the 3 types of Abbreviated Dialing lists; programmable by the
System Manager or a controller of the list. Contains telephone numbers useful to
members of a specific group, and stored as 1- or 2-digit list items, depending on the
number of members in the list.
handsetThe hand-held part of the voice terminal which you pick up, talk into, and
listen from. Also known as the receiver.
message retrieverA person authorized by the System Manager to retrieve
messages for other users (coverage message retriever).
off-hookWhen the handset is removed from the cradle (for example, when you lift
the handset to place or answer a call) or speaker is ON.
on-hookWhen the handset is left on the cradle and the speaker is OFF.
partyA person who places or answers a call.
personal listOne of the 3 types of Abbreviated Dialing lists; programmable by the
System Manager or by you, the user. Contains telephone numbers of your choice,
and stores each of them as 1- or 2-digit list items, depending on the number of
members in the list.
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personal list itemOne of the slots on an Abbreviated Dialing personal list.
pickup groupA group of telephone users who can answer calls for each other
through the Call Pickup feature. Group members are determined by the System
Manager and are usually located in the same work area or perform similar job
functions.
priority callAn important or urgent call which sends a special 3-burst ring and
does not redirect to coverage or forward to designated alternative number.
program/reprogramTo use your dial pad to assign a telephone number to a
personal list item for Abbreviated Dialing. Programming is activated by dialing an
access code.
retrieveTo collect telephone messages using your local retrieval methods. (Also,
with Call Park, to resume a call from an extension other than the one where the call
was first placed or received.)
ringerThe device that produces the electronic ringing sound in your voice
terminal.
stored numberA telephone number which has been programmed and stored as a
1-, 2-, 3-, or 4-digit list item for use with Abbreviated Dialing. It can be a complete
or partial telephone number, an extension number, or a trunk or feature code. Once
programmed, a number can be accessed by first dialing the list, then the list item
digit(s) under which it is stored. If the number is stored on an
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switchThe device which makes connections for all voice and data calls for a
network, and also contains software for features. Also known as a system, switching
system, or PBX (private branch exchange). Your switch is an AT&T DEFINITYCommunications System Generic 2 or an AT&T System 85.
System 85The AT&T switch to which you may be connected. It transmits and
receives voice and data signals for all communications equipment in your network.
(See DEFINITY Communications System Generic 2.)
system listOne of the 3 types of Abbreviated Dialing lists; programmable only by
the System Manager. Contains telephone numbers helpful to all system users.
System ManagerThe person responsible for specifying and managing the
operation of features for all the voice and data equipment in your network.
trunkA telecommunications channel between your switch and the local or
long-distance calling network or to another switch. Trunks of the same kind
connecting to the same endpoints are assigned to the same trunk group.
trunk codeA dial code of up to 4 digits you dial to access a trunk group to place an
outside call.
voice terminalA telephone equipped with an array of specially designed features
(for example, administrable buttons) and functional capabilities that distinguish it
from a conventional telephone.