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Pooled extension
An extension in Hybrid mode that has pool buttons
or pool and line buttons. See also Hybrid mode
and Key extension.
Primary carrier
The required component of the control unit that
contains the primary processor module and 206
modules and 400 modules. See also Expansion
carrier.
Primary processor module
This Lucent Technologies module, which is always
installed in the center slot of the primary carrier,
manages the components of the control unit. See
also Expansion processor module.
Programmable button
A telephone button that does not have a line or pool
assigned; it can be set up to dial a number or
access a feature.
Programming
See Centralized Telephone Programming,
Extension Programming, and System Programming.
Programming extension
An extension from which you can program the
system; this can be either extension 10 or 11.
Proprietary device
A telephone or other device that is designed to
work with a specific system, and requires a special
interface to connect to the public telephone
network. For example, system phones are
proprietary devices that can be used only with the
control unit described in this guide. See also
Industry-standard device.
R
RAU (Remote Administration Unit)
An auxiliary device that lets you perform system
programming from a remote location.
Recall
A system feature that sends a timed switchhook
flash to let you “recall” a dial tone to make another
call or to access a PBX or Centrex service. (Use
Recall only on an outside call; using Recall on an
intercom call disconnects the call.)
Ringer Equivalence Number (REN)
A measure of the power it takes to ring a phone or
other telecommunications device, usually shown on
a label on the bottom of the device.
S
Send All Calls
Lets you send calls immediately to Call Coverage or
to the voice messaging system.
Simultaneous Paging
A feature that lets you make announcements over
the loudspeaker and all idle system phones with
speakers in Calling Group 1. See also
Loudspeaker paging system.
SMDR (Station Message Detail Recording)
See Call reporting.
Speed dialing
A feature that lets a user dial a telephone number
quickly by dialing a short code.
Standard phone
An industry-standard touch-tone or rotary phone
such as you might have in your home. Some
standard phones include special feature buttons for
frequently used calling functions. See also Feature
phone and Industry-standard device.
Station
See Extension.
Station Lock
A feature that lets a user lock his or her extension to
prevent other users from making outside calls from
the locked extension.
Station Message Detail Recording (SMDR)
See Call reporting.
Subscriber
(1) On a voice messaging system, a user who has a
mailbox in the system. (2) A user who has access
to an outside line with special features, such as
Caller ID.
System
The Lucent Technologies control unit and system
phones that you purchased, plus all other
telecommunications devices that are connected to
your control unit.
System Answer
See Automatic System Answer.
System Manager
The person in your business who is responsible for
managing your system, including system
programming.
GL-6 Glossary